Co. Road 3217 over Relief for Zilpha Creek
PoorPosted for loadAttala County, Mississippi · Sec 18 T16N R 7E · Structure no. SA0400000000148
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old, rebuilt 2017
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Other
- Steel
- Length
- 70 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 40
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Co. Road 3217 over Relief for Zilpha Creek is a steel other carrying Co. Road 3217 over Relief for Zilpha Creek in Attala County, Mississippi. It was built in 1974 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 51 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 4 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: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2044. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 18 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Relief for Zilpha Creek built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.
What condition is Co. Road 3217 over Relief for 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does Co. Road 3217 over Relief for Zilpha Creek carry?
About 40 vehicles per day (2024 count).
How long is Co. Road 3217 over Relief for Zilpha Creek?
The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns Co. Road 3217 over Relief for Zilpha Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.