US Bridges

County Road 3450 over Little Brown Creek

Good

Prentiss County, Mississippi · Sec 8 T 6S R 9E · Structure no. SA5900000000121

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
43
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 3450 over Little Brown Creek is a concrete culvert carrying County Road 3450 over Little Brown Creek in Prentiss County, Mississippi. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 43 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2043. The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCounty Road 3450
CrossesLittle Brown Creek
LocationSec 8 T 6S R 9E
RouteCounty Highway 20
Coordinates34.57083, -88.3754
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.1 US tons
Inventory rating33.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic43 (2024)
Projected traffic60 by 2043
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 3450 over Little Brown Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 3450 over Little Brown 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 3450 over Little Brown Creek carry?

About 43 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is County Road 3450 over Little Brown Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns County Road 3450 over Little Brown Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.