US Bridges

SR 334 over Little Kettle Creek

Fair

Lafayette County, Mississippi · 1.1 MI E SR 331 · Structure no. 310033403601310

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
122 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
270
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 334 over Little Kettle Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying SR 334 over Little Kettle Creek in Lafayette County, Mississippi. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 270 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 270 by 2043. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

CarriesSR 334
CrossesLittle Kettle Creek
Location1.1 MI E SR 331
RouteState Highway 334
Coordinates34.27041, -89.34075
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating55.8 US tons
Inventory rating33.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length122 ft (37.2 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic270 (2023)
Projected traffic270 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 334 over Little Kettle Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 334 over Little Kettle 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SR 334 over Little Kettle Creek carry?

About 270 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR 334 over Little Kettle Creek?

The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SR 334 over Little Kettle Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.