US Bridges

Owen Cole Road over Greens Creek

Good

Jefferson Davis County, Mississippi · Sec 9 T 5N R19W B · Structure no. SA3300000000002

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
198 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Owen Cole Road over Greens Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Owen Cole Road over Greens Creek in Jefferson Davis County, Mississippi. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 110 by 2046. The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesOwen Cole Road
CrossesGreens Creek
LocationSec 9 T 5N R19W B
RouteCounty Highway 196
Coordinates31.41191, -89.92023
Functional classRural Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length198 ft (60.4 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.3 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2024)
Projected traffic110 by 2046
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Owen Cole Road over Greens Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Owen Cole Road over Greens 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Owen Cole Road over Greens Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Owen Cole Road over Greens Creek?

The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.3 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Owen Cole Road over Greens Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.