SR 4 over Little Brown Creek
FairPosted for loadPrentiss County, Mississippi · 5.9 MI E JCT SR 371 · Structure no. 310000405915400
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 190 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,300
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 4 over Little Brown Creek is a concrete slab carrying SR 4 over Little Brown Creek in Prentiss County, Mississippi. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1,300 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,300 by 2043. The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 4 over Little Brown Creek built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 4 over Little Brown 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does SR 4 over Little Brown Creek carry?
About 1,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is SR 4 over Little Brown Creek?
The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns SR 4 over Little Brown Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.