US Bridges

Co. Road 4142 over Bch of Pony Branch

Good

Attala County, Mississippi · Sec 1 T13N R 6E · Structure no. SA0400000000176

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
49 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Co. Road 4142 over Bch of Pony Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Co. Road 4142 over Bch of Pony Branch in Attala County, Mississippi. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2044. The structure is 49 ft (15 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesCo. Road 4142
CrossesBch of Pony Branch
LocationSec 1 T13N R 6E
RouteCounty Highway 74
Coordinates33.01712, -89.64126
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length49 ft (15 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2024)
Projected traffic150 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$350,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Co. Road 4142 over Bch of Pony Branch built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Co. Road 4142 over Bch of Pony Branch 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Co. Road 4142 over Bch of Pony Branch carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Co. Road 4142 over Bch of Pony Branch?

The structure is 49 ft (15 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m).

Who owns Co. Road 4142 over Bch of Pony Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.