US Bridges

Greensburg Road over Cox Creek

Fair

Amite County, Mississippi · Sec 22 T 1N R 4E B · Structure no. SA0300000000029

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
69 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
220
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Greensburg Road over Cox Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Greensburg Road over Cox Creek in Amite County, Mississippi. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 220 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 330 by 2043. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesGreensburg Road
CrossesCox Creek
LocationSec 22 T 1N R 4E B
RouteCounty Highway 1181
CountyAmite County
StateMississippi
Coordinates31.03947, -90.80139
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic220 (2021)
Projected traffic330 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Greensburg Road over Cox Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Greensburg Road over Cox 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Greensburg Road over Cox Creek carry?

About 220 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Greensburg Road over Cox Creek?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Greensburg Road over Cox Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.