US Bridges

Co. Road 5120 over Bch of Lobutcha Creek

Good

Attala County, Mississippi · Sec 33 T14N R 9E · Structure no. SA040000000A093

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Co. Road 5120 over Bch of Lobutcha Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Co. Road 5120 over Bch of Lobutcha Creek in Attala County, Mississippi. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCo. Road 5120
CrossesBch of Lobutcha Creek
LocationSec 33 T14N R 9E
RouteCounty Highway 309
Coordinates33.02049, -89.37616
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating55.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2023)
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$661,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Co. Road 5120 over Bch of Lobutcha Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Co. Road 5120 over Bch of Lobutcha 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Co. Road 5120 over Bch of Lobutcha Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Co. Road 5120 over Bch of Lobutcha Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Co. Road 5120 over Bch of Lobutcha Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.