US Bridges

Co.Road 473 over Murray Creek

Good

Lafayette County, Mississippi · Sec 35 T 9S R 3W · Structure no. SA360000000A103

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Co.Road 473 over Murray Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Co.Road 473 over Murray Creek in Lafayette County, Mississippi. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2042. The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCo.Road 473
CrossesMurray Creek
LocationSec 35 T 9S R 3W
RouteCounty Highway 116
CountyLafayette County
StateMississippi
Coordinates34.25161, -89.48347
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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length40 ft (12.1 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2022)
Projected traffic75 by 2042
Trucks—
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 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 Co.Road 473 over Murray Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Co.Road 473 over Murray 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 473 over Murray Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Co.Road 473 over Murray Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m).

Who owns Co.Road 473 over Murray Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.