US Bridges

CO RD 2120 over Black Creek

Good

Attala County, Mississippi · Sec 5 T15N R 8E B · Structure no. SA0400000000167

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 2120 over Black Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CO RD 2120 over Black Creek in Attala County, Mississippi. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 80 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 110 by 2044. The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesCO RD 2120
CrossesBlack Creek
LocationSec 5 T15N R 8E B
RouteCounty Highway 214
Coordinates33.19113, -89.49318
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating29.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length21 ft (6.5 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2024)
Projected traffic110 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$450,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 2120 over Black Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 2120 over Black Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does CO RD 2120 over Black Creek carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 2120 over Black Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m).

Who owns CO RD 2120 over Black Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.