US Bridges

Coda Road over Black Creek

Good

Jackson County, Mississippi · Sec 34 T 6S R 5W B · Structure no. SA3000000000058

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
155 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
190
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Coda Road over Black Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Coda Road over Black Creek in Jackson County, Mississippi. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older 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 190 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2045. The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCoda Road
CrossesBlack Creek
LocationSec 34 T 6S R 5W B
RouteCounty Highway 2103
Coordinates30.4725, -88.47176
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum 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 rating38.7 US tons
Inventory rating23.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length155 ft (47.2 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic190 (2025)
Projected traffic400 by 2045
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Coda Road over Black Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Coda Road over Black Creek 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 2025.

How much traffic does Coda Road over Black Creek carry?

About 190 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Coda Road over Black Creek?

The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Coda Road over Black Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.