US Bridges

Mathis RD over Little Copiah Creek

Good

Copiah County, Mississippi · Sec 1 T 1N R 2W · Structure no. SA1500000000013

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
160 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mathis RD over Little Copiah Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mathis RD over Little Copiah Creek in Copiah County, Mississippi. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 275 by 2046. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesMathis RD
CrossesLittle Copiah Creek
LocationSec 1 T 1N R 2W
RouteCounty Highway 69
Coordinates31.95892, -90.34806
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2015)
Projected traffic275 by 2046
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$480,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mathis RD over Little Copiah Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mathis RD over Little Copiah Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does Mathis RD over Little Copiah Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Mathis RD over Little Copiah Creek?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Mathis RD over Little Copiah Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.