SR 4 over Shelby Creek
GoodBenton County, Mississippi · 0.8 MI W Tippah Cl · Structure no. 310000400510290
- Built
- 1990
- 35 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 182 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,100
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 4 over Shelby Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 4 over Shelby Creek in Benton County, Mississippi. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,100 by 2043. The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 4 over Shelby Creek built?
It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 4 over Shelby 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 Shelby Creek carry?
About 1,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is SR 4 over Shelby Creek?
The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns SR 4 over Shelby Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.