US Bridges

Marianna Road over Over Cuffawa Creek

Fair

Marshall County, Mississippi · Sec 28 T 4S R 4W B · Structure no. SA4700000000097

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
136 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
540
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Marianna Road over Over Cuffawa Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Marianna Road over Over Cuffawa Creek in Marshall County, Mississippi. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 5 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 540 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 810 by 2042. The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesMarianna Road
CrossesOver Cuffawa Creek
LocationSec 28 T 4S R 4W B
RouteCounty Highway 913
Coordinates34.71542, -89.62531
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.3 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+4 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length136 ft (41.5 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic540 (2022)
Projected traffic810 by 2042
Trucks12%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Marianna Road over Over Cuffawa Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Marianna Road over Over Cuffawa 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 Marianna Road over Over Cuffawa Creek carry?

About 540 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Marianna Road over Over Cuffawa Creek?

The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Marianna Road over Over Cuffawa Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.