Gum/Cobb Stump Rd. over Bull Mountain Creek
PoorItawamba County, Mississippi · Sec 20 T 9S R10E · Structure no. SA2900000000074
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 32 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 58
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Gum/Cobb Stump Rd. over Bull Mountain Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Gum/Cobb Stump Rd. over Bull Mountain Creek in Itawamba County, Mississippi. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 2 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: open, temporary structure in place while original is closed.
It carries about 58 vehicles a day, projected to reach 68 by 2043. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Gum/Cobb Stump Rd. over Bull Mountain Creek built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.
What condition is Gum/Cobb Stump Rd. over Bull Mountain 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Gum/Cobb Stump Rd. over Bull Mountain Creek carry?
About 58 vehicles per day (2024 count).
How long is Gum/Cobb Stump Rd. over Bull Mountain Creek?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.
Who owns Gum/Cobb Stump Rd. over Bull Mountain Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.