US Bridges

Cotton Gin Road over Bch of Bull Mountain Ck

Good

Itawamba County, Mississippi · Sec 30 T 9S R11E B · Structure no. SA2900000000085

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
93 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
265
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cotton Gin Road over Bch of Bull Mountain Ck is a concrete channel beam carrying Cotton Gin Road over Bch of Bull Mountain Ck in Itawamba County, Mississippi. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 265 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 390 by 2043. The structure is 93 ft (28.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCotton Gin Road
CrossesBch of Bull Mountain Ck
LocationSec 30 T 9S R11E B
RouteCounty Highway 877
Coordinates34.27564, -88.18649
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating69.6 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length93 ft (28.2 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 traffic265 (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 Bch of Bull Mountain Ck built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cotton Gin Road over Bch of Bull Mountain Ck 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 Bch of Bull Mountain Ck carry?

About 265 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Cotton Gin Road over Bch of Bull Mountain Ck?

The structure is 93 ft (28.2 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Cotton Gin Road over Bch of Bull Mountain Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.