Cockrum RD over Short Fork Canal
GoodDeSoto County, Mississippi · Sec 25 T 3S R 7W B · Structure no. SA170000000A072
- Built
- 2022
- 3 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 440 ft
- 9 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,300
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Cockrum RD over Short Fork Canal is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cockrum RD over Short Fork Canal in DeSoto County, Mississippi. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 3,300 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,950 by 2044. The structure is 440 ft (134.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Cockrum RD over Short Fork Canal built?
It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.
What condition is Cockrum RD over Short Fork Canal 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does Cockrum RD over Short Fork Canal carry?
About 3,300 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Cockrum RD over Short Fork Canal?
The structure is 440 ft (134.1 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns Cockrum RD over Short Fork Canal?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.