US Bridges

Coulter RD over Terrible Creek

Good

Covington County, Mississippi · Sec 24 T 8N R17W · Structure no. SA160000000A076

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
54 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Coulter RD over Terrible Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Coulter RD over Terrible Creek in Covington County, Mississippi. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2042. The structure is 54 ft (16.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCoulter RD
CrossesTerrible Creek
LocationSec 24 T 8N R17W
RouteCounty Highway 167
Coordinates31.65145, -89.6616
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating82.1 US tons
Inventory rating63.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length54 ft (16.6 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2022)
Projected traffic75 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Coulter RD over Terrible Creek built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Coulter RD over Terrible 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Coulter RD over Terrible Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Coulter RD over Terrible Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.6 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m).

Who owns Coulter RD over Terrible Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.