US Bridges

SR 331 over Potlockney Creek

Good

Lafayette County, Mississippi · 2.1 MI N Calhoun Cl · Structure no. 310033103600700

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
90
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 331 over Potlockney Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 331 over Potlockney Creek in Lafayette County, Mississippi. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 90 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 90 by 2043. The structure is 120 ft (36.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

CarriesSR 331
CrossesPotlockney Creek
Location2.1 MI N Calhoun Cl
RouteState Highway 331
Coordinates34.18304, -89.3594
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.6 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.5 m)
Longest span39 ft (12 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (2023)
Projected traffic90 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 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 331 over Potlockney Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 331 over Potlockney 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does SR 331 over Potlockney Creek carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR 331 over Potlockney Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.5 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (12 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns SR 331 over Potlockney Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.