US Bridges

SR 404 over Creek

Fair

Webster County, Mississippi · 6.1 MI W SR 9 · Structure no. 310040407802280

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
630
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 404 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 404 over Creek in Webster County, Mississippi. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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 630 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 630 by 2043. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesSR 404
CrossesCreek
Location6.1 MI W SR 9
RouteState Highway 404
Coordinates33.67772, -89.393
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating29.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 10
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic630 (2023)
Projected traffic630 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$170 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 404 over Creek built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 404 over 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 404 over Creek carry?

About 630 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR 404 over Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m).

Who owns SR 404 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.