US Bridges

Co.Road 444 over Un-Named Creek

Good

Lafayette County, Mississippi · Sec 11 T10S R 1W B · Structure no. SA360000000A135

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
151 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Co.Road 444 over Un-Named Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Co.Road 444 over Un-Named Creek in Lafayette County, Mississippi. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 90 by 2042. The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesCo.Road 444
CrossesUn-Named Creek
LocationSec 11 T10S R 1W B
RouteCounty Highway 696
Coordinates34.23024, -89.27841
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length151 ft (46 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2022)
Projected traffic90 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 444 over Un-Named Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Co.Road 444 over Un-Named 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 2024.

How much traffic does Co.Road 444 over Un-Named Creek carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Co.Road 444 over Un-Named Creek?

The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Co.Road 444 over Un-Named Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.