US Bridges

Cotton Gin Road over Branch of Bull Mntn Crk

Good

Itawamba County, Mississippi · Sec 30 T 9S R11E B · Structure no. SA2900000000082

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
240 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
260
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cotton Gin Road over Branch of Bull Mntn Crk is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cotton Gin Road over Branch of Bull Mntn Crk in Itawamba County, Mississippi. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 260 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 390 by 2043. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCotton Gin Road
CrossesBranch of Bull Mntn Crk
LocationSec 30 T 9S R11E B
RouteCounty Highway 877
Coordinates34.26924, -88.18887
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.5 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic260 (2024)
Projected traffic390 by 2043
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Cotton Gin Road over Branch of Bull Mntn Crk built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cotton Gin Road over Branch of Bull Mntn Crk 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Cotton Gin Road over Branch of Bull Mntn Crk carry?

About 260 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Cotton Gin Road over Branch of Bull Mntn Crk?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Cotton Gin Road over Branch of Bull Mntn Crk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.