US Bridges

I 269 over Coldwater River

Good

DeSoto County, Mississippi · 1.4 MI N SR 305 · Structure no. 11002690170251B

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
3,813 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 269 over Coldwater River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 269 over Coldwater River in DeSoto County, Mississippi. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 11,500 vehicles a day, roughly 32% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,500 by 2043. The structure is 3,813 ft (1,162.2 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI 269
CrossesColdwater River
Location1.4 MI N SR 305
RouteInterstate 269
Coordinates34.86944, -89.80625
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.8 US tons
Inventory rating35.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+28 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length3,813 ft (1,162.2 m)
Longest span180 ft (54.9 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,500 (2023)
Projected traffic29,500 by 2043
Trucks32%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 I 269 over Coldwater River built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 269 over Coldwater River 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does I 269 over Coldwater River carry?

About 11,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 32% are trucks.

How long is I 269 over Coldwater River?

The structure is 3,813 ft (1,162.2 m) long with a longest span of 180 ft (54.9 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns I 269 over Coldwater River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.