US Bridges

E Coxs Ferry RD over Bch Big Black River

Good

Hinds County, Mississippi · Sec 24 T 8N R 3W · Structure no. SA250000000A362

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
107 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
80
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 2023, so it is 2 years old, younger than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 80 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2043. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesE Coxs Ferry RD
CrossesBch Big Black River
LocationSec 24 T 8N R 3W
RouteCounty Highway 5018
Coordinates32.52517, -90.46083
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
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 rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length107 ft (32.6 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2023)
Projected traffic120 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

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

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does E Coxs Ferry RD over Bch Big Black River carry?

About 80 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 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.