US Bridges

Co.Road 471 over Tarvers Creek

Good

Lafayette County, Mississippi · Sec 2 T10S R 3W · Structure no. SA3600000000158

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Co.Road 471 over Tarvers Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Co.Road 471 over Tarvers 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 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 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 90 by 2042. The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCo.Road 471
CrossesTarvers Creek
LocationSec 2 T10S R 3W
RouteCounty Highway 116
Coordinates34.23468, -89.49096
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.6 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2022)
Projected traffic90 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 471 over Tarvers Creek built?

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

What condition is Co.Road 471 over Tarvers 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 471 over Tarvers Creek carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Co.Road 471 over Tarvers Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Co.Road 471 over Tarvers Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.