Ira Cole Road over Skarby Creek
PoorPosted for loadChickasaw County, Mississippi · Sec 16 T12S R 4E B · Structure no. SA0900000000023
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 97 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 310
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ira Cole Road over Skarby Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ira Cole Road over Skarby Creek in Chickasaw County, Mississippi. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 310 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 465 by 2043. The structure is 97 ft (29.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 Ira Cole Road over Skarby Creek built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ira Cole Road over Skarby 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Ira Cole Road over Skarby Creek carry?
About 310 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Ira Cole Road over Skarby Creek?
The structure is 97 ft (29.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Ira Cole Road over Skarby Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.