US Bridges

CR 434 over Potlockney Creek

Good

Lafayette County, Mississippi · Sec 3 T10S R 2W · Structure no. SA3600000000196

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
131 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
55
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 434 over Potlockney Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying CR 434 over Potlockney Creek in Lafayette County, Mississippi. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 55 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2042. The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCR 434
CrossesPotlockney Creek
LocationSec 3 T10S R 2W
RouteCounty Highway 91
Coordinates34.23918, -89.39274
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length131 ft (39.9 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic55 (2022)
Projected traffic100 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 CR 434 over Potlockney Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 434 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 CR 434 over Potlockney Creek carry?

About 55 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is CR 434 over Potlockney Creek?

The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CR 434 over Potlockney Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.