Alexander RD over Cox Creek
PoorPosted for loadHinds County, Mississippi · Sec 23 T 7N R 3W B · Structure no. SA2500000000358
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 107 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 180
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Alexander RD over Cox Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Alexander RD over Cox Creek in Hinds County, Mississippi. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, older than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 180 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 270 by 2044. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Alexander RD over Cox Creek built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is Alexander RD over Cox Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.
How much traffic does Alexander RD over Cox Creek carry?
About 180 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Alexander RD over Cox Creek?
The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Alexander RD over Cox Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.