US Bridges

Sweethome Rd. 1736 over Coon Creek

Good

Grenada County, Mississippi · Sec 1 T21N R 3E B · Structure no. SA2200000000001

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
220
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sweethome Rd. 1736 over Coon Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Sweethome Rd. 1736 over Coon Creek in Grenada County, Mississippi. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, older 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 220 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 330 by 2035. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesSweethome Rd. 1736
CrossesCoon Creek
LocationSec 1 T21N R 3E B
RouteCounty Highway 1736
Coordinates33.71314, -89.93533
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating62.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 15
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic220 (2015)
Projected traffic330 by 2035
Trucks8%
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 Sweethome Rd. 1736 over Coon Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sweethome Rd. 1736 over Coon 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Sweethome Rd. 1736 over Coon Creek carry?

About 220 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Sweethome Rd. 1736 over Coon Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns Sweethome Rd. 1736 over Coon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.