US Bridges

SR 404 over Sykes Creek

Fair

Montgomery County, Mississippi · 0.5 MI E I 55 · Structure no. 310040404900070

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
45 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 404 over Sykes Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 404 over Sykes Creek in Montgomery County, Mississippi. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2043. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

CarriesSR 404
CrossesSykes Creek
Location0.5 MI E I 55
RouteState Highway 404
Coordinates33.63448, -89.78371
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating110 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2023)
Projected traffic300 by 2043
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 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 404 over Sykes Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 404 over Sykes 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does SR 404 over Sykes Creek carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SR 404 over Sykes Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m).

Who owns SR 404 over Sykes Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.