US Bridges

SR 44 over Colters Creek

GoodPosted for load

Lamar County, Mississippi · 4.3 MI E Marion Cl · Structure no. 310004403708520

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
140 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
1,900
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 44 over Colters Creek is a concrete slab carrying SR 44 over Colters Creek in Lamar County, Mississippi. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,900 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,900 by 2043. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 44.7 mi (72 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 44
CrossesColters Creek
Location4.3 MI E Marion Cl
RouteState Highway 44
CountyLamar County
StateMississippi
Coordinates31.396, -89.59919
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.7 US tons
Inventory rating32.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadH 15
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,900 (2023)
Projected traffic1,900 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure20
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed44.7 mi (72 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1,000 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 44 over Colters Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 44 over Colters 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SR 44 over Colters Creek carry?

About 1,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR 44 over Colters Creek?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns SR 44 over Colters Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.