Tangipahoa Road over Cobb Branch
PoorAmite County, Mississippi · Sec 35 T 4N R 6E · Structure no. SA0300000000194
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 38 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 90
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Tangipahoa Road over Cobb Branch is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Tangipahoa Road over Cobb Branch in Amite County, Mississippi. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, older than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: open, temporary structure in place while original is closed.
It carries about 90 vehicles a day, projected to reach 135 by 2035. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Tangipahoa Road over Cobb Branch built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.
What condition is Tangipahoa Road over Cobb Branch in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.
How much traffic does Tangipahoa Road over Cobb Branch carry?
About 90 vehicles per day (2015 count).
How long is Tangipahoa Road over Cobb Branch?
The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Tangipahoa Road over Cobb Branch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.