US Bridges

SR 4 over Town Creek

Fair

Tippah County, Mississippi · 0.1 MI E SR 15 · Structure no. 310000407011270

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
69 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,600
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 4 over Town Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying SR 4 over Town Creek in Tippah County, Mississippi. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 4,600 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,600 by 2043. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 4
CrossesTown Creek
Location0.1 MI E SR 15
RouteState Highway 4
CountyTippah County
StateMississippi
Coordinates34.72967, -88.94499
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.2 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,600 (2023)
Projected traffic4,600 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR 4 over Town Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 4 over Town 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does SR 4 over Town Creek carry?

About 4,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 4 over Town Creek?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns SR 4 over Town Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.