US Bridges

Cohea Street over Bch of Town Creek

Fair

Hinds County, Mississippi · Sec 4 T 5N R 1E · Structure no. SA2500000000113

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
93 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cohea Street over Bch of Town Creek is a concrete slab carrying Cohea Street over Bch of Town Creek in Hinds County, Mississippi. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, older 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 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 90 by 2043. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCohea Street
CrossesBch of Town Creek
LocationSec 4 T 5N R 1E
RouteCity Street 1626
Coordinates32.31028, -90.19292
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2023)
Projected traffic90 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Cohea Street over Bch of Town Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cohea Street over Bch of Town 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Cohea Street over Bch of Town Creek carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Cohea Street over Bch of Town Creek?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Cohea Street over Bch of Town Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.