US Bridges

Cooks Ave over Trib.Of Tallahala Creek

Fair

Jones County, Mississippi · Sec 5 T 8N R11W · Structure no. SA3400000000225

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,200
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cooks Ave over Trib.Of Tallahala Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Cooks Ave over Trib.Of Tallahala Creek in Jones County, Mississippi. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 years old, older 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 2,200 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,300 by 2043. The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCooks Ave
CrossesTrib.Of Tallahala Creek
LocationSec 5 T 8N R11W
RouteCity Street 9416
Coordinates31.69433, -89.12336
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating29.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 15
Structure length30 ft (9.2 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,200 (2023)
Projected traffic3,300 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Cooks Ave over Trib.Of Tallahala Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cooks Ave over Trib.Of Tallahala 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Cooks Ave over Trib.Of Tallahala Creek carry?

About 2,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Cooks Ave over Trib.Of Tallahala Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Cooks Ave over Trib.Of Tallahala Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.