US Bridges

Cooper RD over Cany Creek

Fair

Hinds County, Mississippi · Sec 24 T 5N R 1E · Structure no. SA2500000000150

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
53 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,000
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cooper RD over Cany Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Cooper RD over Cany Creek in Hinds County, Mississippi. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 10,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,000 by 2043. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCooper RD
CrossesCany Creek
LocationSec 24 T 5N R 1E
RouteCity Street 7258
Coordinates32.25392, -90.24737
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,000 (2023)
Projected traffic15,000 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Cooper RD over Cany Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cooper RD over Cany 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Cooper RD over Cany Creek carry?

About 10,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Cooper RD over Cany Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns Cooper RD over Cany Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.