US Bridges

Cotton Gin Road over Branch of Bull Mntn Crk

Fair

Itawamba County, Mississippi · Sec 30 T 9S R11E B · Structure no. SA2900000000083

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
123 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
268
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cotton Gin Road over Branch of Bull Mntn Crk is a concrete channel beam carrying Cotton Gin Road over Branch of Bull Mntn Crk in Itawamba County, Mississippi. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 268 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 390 by 2043. The structure is 123 ft (37.6 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
Coordinates34.26951, -88.18874
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating69.6 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length123 ft (37.6 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic268 (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 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

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

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

About 268 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 123 ft (37.6 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 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.