US Bridges

SR 4 over Cuffawa Creek

Good

Marshall County, Mississippi · 2.1 MI E Tate Cl · Structure no. 310000404705930

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
627 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
920
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 4 over Cuffawa Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 4 over Cuffawa Creek in Marshall 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 920 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 920 by 2043. The structure is 627 ft (191.2 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

CarriesSR 4
CrossesCuffawa Creek
Location2.1 MI E Tate Cl
RouteState Highway 4
Coordinates34.65232, -89.63654
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.2 US tons
Inventory rating44.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+5 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length627 ft (191.2 m)
Longest span135 ft (41.1 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic920 (2023)
Projected traffic920 by 2043
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 4 over Cuffawa Creek built?

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

What condition is SR 4 over Cuffawa 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does SR 4 over Cuffawa Creek carry?

About 920 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SR 4 over Cuffawa Creek?

The structure is 627 ft (191.2 m) long with a longest span of 135 ft (41.1 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns SR 4 over Cuffawa Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.