US Bridges

CR 3430 over Little Brown Creek

GoodPosted for load

Prentiss County, Mississippi · Sec 32 T 5S R 9E · Structure no. SA590000000A069

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Other
Steel
Length
63 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 3430 over Little Brown Creek is a steel other carrying CR 3430 over Little Brown Creek in Prentiss County, Mississippi. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 15 by 2035. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCR 3430
CrossesLittle Brown Creek
LocationSec 32 T 5S R 9E
RouteCounty Highway 55
Coordinates34.60676, -88.37343
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating23.6 US tons
Inventory rating17.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width16 ft (5 m)
Roadway width16 ft (5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2015)
Projected traffic15 by 2035
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 CR 3430 over Little Brown Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 3430 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does CR 3430 over Little Brown Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CR 3430 over Little Brown Creek?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns CR 3430 over Little Brown Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.