US Bridges

Co. Road 3024 over Hosspen Creek

Good

Attala County, Mississippi · Sec 35 T15N R 6E B · Structure no. SA040000000A105

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
164 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
180
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Co. Road 3024 over Hosspen Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Co. Road 3024 over Hosspen Creek in Attala County, Mississippi. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 180 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 270 by 2044. The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCo. Road 3024
CrossesHosspen Creek
LocationSec 35 T15N R 6E B
RouteCounty Highway 31
Coordinates33.11516, -89.65207
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 protection8 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
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length164 ft (50 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic180 (2024)
Projected traffic270 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$1.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Co. Road 3024 over Hosspen Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Co. Road 3024 over Hosspen 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 3024 over Hosspen Creek carry?

About 180 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Co. Road 3024 over Hosspen Creek?

The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Co. Road 3024 over Hosspen Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.