US Bridges

Poplar Hill Road over North Fork Coles Creek

Fair

Jefferson County, Mississippi · Sec 50 T10N R 1E B · Structure no. SA3200000000076

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
340 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
160
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Poplar Hill Road over North Fork Coles Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Poplar Hill Road over North Fork Coles Creek in Jefferson County, Mississippi. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 160 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 230 by 2044. The structure is 340 ft (103.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesPoplar Hill Road
CrossesNorth Fork Coles Creek
LocationSec 50 T10N R 1E B
RouteCounty Highway 55
Coordinates31.79089, -91.0848
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.2 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length340 ft (103.6 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic160 (2024)
Projected traffic230 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$1.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Poplar Hill Road over North Fork Coles Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Poplar Hill Road over North Fork Coles Creek 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Poplar Hill Road over North Fork Coles Creek carry?

About 160 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Poplar Hill Road over North Fork Coles Creek?

The structure is 340 ft (103.6 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Poplar Hill Road over North Fork Coles Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.