US Bridges

CR 4101 over Little Brown Creek

Good

Prentiss County, Mississippi · Sec 1 T 7S R 8E B · Structure no. SA590000000A127

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
171 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
360
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 4101 over Little Brown Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 4101 over Little Brown Creek in Prentiss County, Mississippi. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 360 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 540 by 2043. The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCR 4101
CrossesLittle Brown Creek
LocationSec 1 T 7S R 8E B
RouteCounty Highway 960
Coordinates34.50237, -88.41739
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.1 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length171 ft (52.1 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic360 (2024)
Projected traffic540 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 4101 over Little Brown Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 4101 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 CR 4101 over Little Brown Creek carry?

About 360 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CR 4101 over Little Brown Creek?

The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns CR 4101 over Little Brown Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.