US Bridges

CO RD 231 over Abotcaputa Creek

Good

Carroll County, Mississippi · Sec 17 T18N R 3E · Structure no. SA0800000000085

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 231 over Abotcaputa Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CO RD 231 over Abotcaputa Creek in Carroll County, Mississippi. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2035. The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCO RD 231
CrossesAbotcaputa Creek
LocationSec 17 T18N R 3E
RouteCounty Highway 231
Coordinates33.43056, -90.00722
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
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.4 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2015)
Projected traffic60 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 231 over Abotcaputa Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 231 over Abotcaputa 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 RD 231 over Abotcaputa Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is CO RD 231 over Abotcaputa Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns CO RD 231 over Abotcaputa Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.