US Bridges

E Coxs Ferry RD over Bch Big Black River

Fair

Hinds County, Mississippi · Sec 23 T 8N R 3W · Structure no. SA250000000A361

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
57 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
180
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E Coxs Ferry RD over Bch Big Black River is a concrete channel beam carrying E Coxs Ferry RD over Bch Big Black River in Hinds County, Mississippi. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 180 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 270 by 2043. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesE Coxs Ferry RD
CrossesBch Big Black River
LocationSec 23 T 8N R 3W
RouteCounty Highway 5018
Coordinates32.52772, -90.46978
Functional classRural 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic180 (2023)
Projected traffic270 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was E Coxs Ferry RD over Bch Big Black River built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is E Coxs Ferry RD over Bch Big Black River 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 E Coxs Ferry RD over Bch Big Black River carry?

About 180 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is E Coxs Ferry RD over Bch Big Black River?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns E Coxs Ferry RD over Bch Big Black River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.