US Bridges

Mullins Road over Cuffawa Creek Branch

Good

Marshall County, Mississippi · Sec 20 T 4S R 4W · Structure no. SA4700000000096

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
93 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mullins Road over Cuffawa Creek Branch is a concrete channel beam carrying Mullins Road over Cuffawa Creek Branch in Marshall County, Mississippi. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 225 by 2042. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesMullins Road
CrossesCuffawa Creek Branch
LocationSec 20 T 4S R 4W
RouteCounty Highway 150
Coordinates34.71692, -89.63456
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.7 US tons
Inventory rating48.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2022)
Projected traffic225 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Mullins Road over Cuffawa Creek Branch built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mullins Road over Cuffawa Creek Branch 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Mullins Road over Cuffawa Creek Branch carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Mullins Road over Cuffawa Creek Branch?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Mullins Road over Cuffawa Creek Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.