US Bridges

SR 4 over Little Snow Creek

Good

Benton County, Mississippi · 1.0 MI E Marshall Cl · Structure no. 310000400508580

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
201 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,600
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 4 over Little Snow Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 4 over Little Snow Creek in Benton County, Mississippi. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,600 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,600 by 2043. The structure is 201 ft (61.3 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

CarriesSR 4
CrossesLittle Snow Creek
Location1.0 MI E Marshall Cl
RouteState Highway 4
Coordinates34.81269, -89.27736
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.8 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length201 ft (61.3 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,600 (2023)
Projected traffic1,600 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 4 over Little Snow Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 4 over Little Snow 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does SR 4 over Little Snow Creek carry?

About 1,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 4 over Little Snow Creek?

The structure is 201 ft (61.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns SR 4 over Little Snow Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.