US Bridges

SR 4 over Sand Creek

Good

Marshall County, Mississippi · 4.1 MI E SR 7 · Structure no. 310000404707820

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
137 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,700
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 4 over Sand Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 4 over Sand Creek in Marshall County, Mississippi. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 1,700 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,700 by 2043. The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

CarriesSR 4
CrossesSand Creek
Location4.1 MI E SR 7
RouteState Highway 4
Coordinates34.80252, -89.40229
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating73.4 US tons
Inventory rating41.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length137 ft (41.8 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,700 (2023)
Projected traffic1,700 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 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 Sand Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 4 over Sand 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does SR 4 over Sand Creek carry?

About 1,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR 4 over Sand Creek?

The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 4 over Sand Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.