US Bridges

County Road 404 over Luneluah Creek

Poor

Neshoba County, Mississippi · Sec 29 T10N R10E B · Structure no. SA5000000000048

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
46 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
230
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 404 over Luneluah Creek is a concrete culvert carrying County Road 404 over Luneluah Creek in Neshoba 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 230 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 290 by 2043. The structure is 46 ft (14.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 404
CrossesLuneluah Creek
LocationSec 29 T10N R10E B
RouteCounty Highway 590
CountyNeshoba County
StateMississippi
Coordinates32.69239, -89.28928
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length46 ft (14.1 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic230 (2023)
Projected traffic290 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$200,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 404 over Luneluah Creek built?

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

What condition is County Road 404 over Luneluah Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 404 over Luneluah Creek carry?

About 230 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is County Road 404 over Luneluah Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14.1 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns County Road 404 over Luneluah Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.