US Bridges

SR 4 over Yellow Rabbit Creek

Good

Benton County, Mississippi · 3.7 MI W Tippah Cl · Structure no. 310000400510000

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
142 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
250
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 4 over Yellow Rabbit Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 4 over Yellow Rabbit Creek in Benton County, Mississippi. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 250 by 2043. The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

CarriesSR 4
CrossesYellow Rabbit Creek
Location3.7 MI W Tippah Cl
RouteState Highway 4
Coordinates34.75629, -89.14762
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating30.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length142 ft (43.3 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2023)
Projected traffic250 by 2043
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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 Yellow Rabbit Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 4 over Yellow Rabbit 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 Yellow Rabbit Creek carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SR 4 over Yellow Rabbit Creek?

The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 4 over Yellow Rabbit Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.