US Bridges

CO RD 177 over Bch of Coila Creek

PoorPosted for load

Carroll County, Mississippi · Sec 34 T18N R 2E B · Structure no. SA0800000000079

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
119 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
80
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 177 over Bch of Coila Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO RD 177 over Bch of Coila Creek in Carroll County, Mississippi. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 80 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2043. The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCO RD 177
CrossesBch of Coila Creek
LocationSec 34 T18N R 2E B
RouteCounty Highway 177
Coordinates33.37986, -90.07622
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 rating8.7 US tons
Inventory rating5.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+4 approach)
Design loadH 10
Structure length119 ft (36.3 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2021)
Projected traffic120 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$726,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 177 over Bch of Coila Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 177 over Bch of Coila Creek 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does CO RD 177 over Bch of Coila Creek carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 177 over Bch of Coila Creek?

The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 177 over Bch of Coila Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.