US Bridges

SR 404 over Bellefontaine Creek

Fair

Webster County, Mississippi · 0.6 MI W SR 9 · Structure no. 310040407802790

Built
1984
41 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
69 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
630
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 404 over Bellefontaine Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying SR 404 over Bellefontaine Creek in Webster County, Mississippi. It was built in 1984 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 41 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 630 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 630 by 2043. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesSR 404
CrossesBellefontaine Creek
Location0.6 MI W SR 9
RouteState Highway 404
Coordinates33.6493, -89.31991
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; extensive scour has occurred
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.5 US tons
Inventory rating29.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic630 (2023)
Projected traffic630 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure20
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 404 over Bellefontaine Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is SR 404 over Bellefontaine 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does SR 404 over Bellefontaine Creek carry?

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

How long is SR 404 over Bellefontaine Creek?

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

Who owns SR 404 over Bellefontaine Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.