SR 434 over Deer Creek
FairSharkey County, Mississippi · 0.8 MI E US 61 · Structure no. 310043406300070
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 242 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 280
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 434 over Deer Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 434 over Deer Creek in Sharkey County, Mississippi. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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.
It carries about 280 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 280 by 2043. The structure is 242 ft (73.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 434 over Deer Creek built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 434 over Deer 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does SR 434 over Deer Creek carry?
About 280 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is SR 434 over Deer Creek?
The structure is 242 ft (73.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns SR 434 over Deer Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.