US Bridges

4101 over Apookta Creek

Good

Attala County, Mississippi · Sec 34 T15N R 5E · Structure no. SA040000000A097

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
510 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

4101 over Apookta Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 4101 over Apookta Creek in Attala County, Mississippi. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 40 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 75 by 2044. The structure is 510 ft (155.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Carries4101
CrossesApookta Creek
LocationSec 34 T15N R 5E
RouteCounty Highway 45
Coordinates33.11389, -89.76556
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.7 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans11
Design loadHL 93
Structure length510 ft (155.4 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2024)
Projected traffic75 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$2.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 4101 over Apookta Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is 4101 over Apookta 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does 4101 over Apookta Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is 4101 over Apookta Creek?

The structure is 510 ft (155.4 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns 4101 over Apookta Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.