US Bridges

Co.Road 428 over Potlockney Creek

Good

Lafayette County, Mississippi · Sec 36 T10S R 2W · Structure no. SA3600000000157

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
120
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Co.Road 428 over Potlockney Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Co.Road 428 over Potlockney Creek in Lafayette County, Mississippi. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 120 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 180 by 2042. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCo.Road 428
CrossesPotlockney Creek
LocationSec 36 T10S R 2W
RouteCounty Highway 96
Coordinates34.17596, -89.36272
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
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 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 rating73.2 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (2022)
Projected traffic180 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 428 over Potlockney Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Co.Road 428 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Co.Road 428 over Potlockney Creek carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Co.Road 428 over Potlockney Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Co.Road 428 over Potlockney Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.