US Bridges

Co. Road 3111 over Relief for Sharkey Ck

Fair

Attala County, Mississippi · Sec 4 T15N R 6E · Structure no. SA0400000000177

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Co. Road 3111 over Relief for Sharkey Ck is a concrete culvert carrying Co. Road 3111 over Relief for Sharkey Ck in Attala County, Mississippi. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 years old, younger than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 75 by 2044. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCo. Road 3111
CrossesRelief for Sharkey Ck
LocationSec 4 T15N R 6E
RouteCounty Highway 12
Coordinates33.18444, -89.69389
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal 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 length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2024)
Projected traffic75 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 3111 over Relief for Sharkey Ck built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Co. Road 3111 over Relief for Sharkey Ck in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Co. Road 3111 over Relief for Sharkey Ck carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Co. Road 3111 over Relief for Sharkey Ck?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m).

Who owns Co. Road 3111 over Relief for Sharkey Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.