SR 553 over South Fork Coles Creek
GoodJefferson County, Mississippi · 7.8 MI S US 61 · Structure no. 310055303201300
- Built
- 2011
- 14 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 652 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 210
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 553 over South Fork Coles Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 553 over South Fork Coles Creek in Jefferson County, Mississippi. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 210 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 210 by 2043. The structure is 652 ft (198.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 553 over South Fork Coles Creek built?
It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 553 over South Fork Coles 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does SR 553 over South Fork Coles Creek carry?
About 210 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is SR 553 over South Fork Coles Creek?
The structure is 652 ft (198.7 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns SR 553 over South Fork Coles Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.