Old Hwy. 8 over Coles Creek
FairGrenada County, Mississippi · Sec 24 T23N R 7E B · Structure no. SA2200000000081
- Built
- 1996
- 29 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 126 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 590
- 2014 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old Hwy. 8 over Coles Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Old Hwy. 8 over Coles Creek in Grenada County, Mississippi. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 590 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2034. The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old Hwy. 8 over Coles Creek built?
It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old Hwy. 8 over Coles Creek 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does Old Hwy. 8 over Coles Creek carry?
About 590 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Old Hwy. 8 over Coles Creek?
The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Old Hwy. 8 over Coles Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.