US Bridges

Co. Road 3111 over Sharkey Creek

Good

Attala County, Mississippi · Sec 4 T15N R 6E · Structure no. SA0400000000178

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Co. Road 3111 over Sharkey Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Co. Road 3111 over Sharkey Creek 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 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 75 by 2043. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCo. Road 3111
CrossesSharkey Creek
LocationSec 4 T15N R 6E
RouteCounty Highway 12
Coordinates33.18422, -89.69444
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2022)
Projected traffic75 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Co. Road 3111 over Sharkey Creek built?

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

What condition is Co. Road 3111 over Sharkey 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Co. Road 3111 over Sharkey Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Co. Road 3111 over Sharkey Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.3 m).

Who owns Co. Road 3111 over Sharkey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.