Co. Road 3217 over Zilpha Creek
PoorAttala County, Mississippi · Sec 18 T16N R 7E · Structure no. SA0400000000147
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 50 ft
- 100 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 40
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Co. Road 3217 over Zilpha Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Co. Road 3217 over Zilpha Creek in Attala County, Mississippi. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 years old, older than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 0 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: open, temporary structure in place while original is closed.
It carries about 40 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2044. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 0 Failed | Out of service and beyond corrective action. |
| Superstructure | 0 Failed | Out of service and beyond corrective action. |
| Substructure | 0 Failed | Out of service and beyond corrective action. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Co. Road 3217 over Zilpha Creek built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is Co. Road 3217 over Zilpha Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.
How much traffic does Co. Road 3217 over Zilpha Creek carry?
About 40 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Co. Road 3217 over Zilpha Creek?
The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Co. Road 3217 over Zilpha Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.