US Bridges

Mlk Blvd 4th ST over Sunflower River

Fair

Coahoma County, Mississippi · Sec 23 T27N R 4W · Structure no. SA1400000000057

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
521 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
5,400
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mlk Blvd 4th ST over Sunflower River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mlk Blvd 4th ST over Sunflower River in Coahoma County, Mississippi. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 5,400 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,100 by 2043. The structure is 521 ft (158.8 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMlk Blvd 4th ST
CrossesSunflower River
LocationSec 23 T27N R 4W
RouteCity Street 241
CountyCoahoma County
StateMississippi
Coordinates34.19703, -90.57603
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length521 ft (158.8 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,400 (2023)
Projected traffic8,100 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Mlk Blvd 4th ST over Sunflower River built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mlk Blvd 4th ST over Sunflower River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.

How much traffic does Mlk Blvd 4th ST over Sunflower River carry?

About 5,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Mlk Blvd 4th ST over Sunflower River?

The structure is 521 ft (158.8 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Mlk Blvd 4th ST over Sunflower River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.