US Bridges

SR 371 over Mantachie Creek

Fair

Itawamba County, Mississippi · 2.1 MI N Lee Cl · Structure no. 310037102902440

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
282 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,400
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 371 over Mantachie Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 371 over Mantachie Creek in Itawamba County, Mississippi. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, older 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 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,400 by 2043. The structure is 282 ft (86 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesSR 371
CrossesMantachie Creek
Location2.1 MI N Lee Cl
RouteState Highway 371
Coordinates34.30948, -88.51064
Functional classRural 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.7 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+4 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length282 ft (86 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,400 (2023)
Projected traffic5,400 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 371 over Mantachie Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 371 over Mantachie Creek 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does SR 371 over Mantachie Creek carry?

About 5,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 371 over Mantachie Creek?

The structure is 282 ft (86 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 371 over Mantachie Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.