US Bridges

Old Highway 4 over Creek

Fair

Marshall County, Mississippi · Sec 23 T 4S R 3W · Structure no. SA4700000000085

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Highway 4 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Old Highway 4 over Creek in Marshall County, Mississippi. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2042. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesOld Highway 4
CrossesCreek
LocationSec 23 T 4S R 3W
RouteCounty Highway 327
Coordinates34.71957, -89.48619
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2022)
Projected traffic300 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Highway 4 over Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Highway 4 over Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does Old Highway 4 over Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Old Highway 4 over Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Old Highway 4 over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.