US Bridges

County Road 7371 over Little Wolf Creek

Good

Prentiss County, Mississippi · Sec 21 T 5S R 6E B · Structure no. SA5900000000039

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
411
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 7371 over Little Wolf Creek is a concrete culvert carrying County Road 7371 over Little Wolf Creek in Prentiss County, Mississippi. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 411 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 585 by 2043. The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCounty Road 7371
CrossesLittle Wolf Creek
LocationSec 21 T 5S R 6E B
RouteCounty Highway 253
Coordinates34.62961, -88.66933
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.6 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.6 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 traffic411 (2024)
Projected traffic585 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 7371 over Little Wolf Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 7371 over Little Wolf Creek 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 7371 over Little Wolf Creek carry?

About 411 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is County Road 7371 over Little Wolf Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns County Road 7371 over Little Wolf Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.