SR 4 over Patten Creek
FairTate County, Mississippi · 8.7 MI W US 51 · Structure no. 310000406903070
- Built
- 1953
- 72 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 31 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,800
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 4 over Patten Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 4 over Patten Creek in Tate County, Mississippi. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 5 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 3,800 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,800 by 2043. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 4 over Patten Creek built?
It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 4 over Patten 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 4 over Patten Creek carry?
About 3,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is SR 4 over Patten Creek?
The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m).
Who owns SR 4 over Patten Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.