US Bridges

Co.Road 461 over Little Kettle Creek

Good

Lafayette County, Mississippi · Sec 18 T 9S R 1W B · Structure no. SA3600000000080

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
220
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Co.Road 461 over Little Kettle Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Co.Road 461 over Little Kettle Creek in Lafayette 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 220 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 330 by 2041. The structure is 120 ft (36.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCo.Road 461
CrossesLittle Kettle Creek
LocationSec 18 T 9S R 1W B
RouteCounty Highway 270
Coordinates34.29557, -89.35177
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.6 US tons
Inventory rating33.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.7 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic220 (2021)
Projected traffic330 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Co.Road 461 over Little Kettle Creek built?

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

What condition is Co.Road 461 over Little Kettle 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Co.Road 461 over Little Kettle Creek carry?

About 220 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Co.Road 461 over Little Kettle Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.7 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Co.Road 461 over Little Kettle Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.