US Bridges

Coldwater Church over Small Branch

Fair

Franklin County, Mississippi · Sec 21 T 5N R 4E · Structure no. SA1900000000030

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
93 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Coldwater Church over Small Branch is a concrete channel beam carrying Coldwater Church over Small Branch in Franklin County, Mississippi. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 75 by 2029. The structure is 93 ft (28.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesColdwater Church
CrossesSmall Branch
LocationSec 21 T 5N R 4E
RouteCounty Highway 91
Coordinates31.38806, -90.80556
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating81.4 US tons
Inventory rating48.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length93 ft (28.4 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2019)
Projected traffic75 by 2029
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Coldwater Church over Small Branch built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Coldwater Church over Small Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2023.

How much traffic does Coldwater Church over Small Branch carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Coldwater Church over Small Branch?

The structure is 93 ft (28.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Coldwater Church over Small Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.