US Bridges

Co.Road 442 over Coon Creek

GoodPosted for load

Lafayette County, Mississippi · Sec 23 T10S R 1W · Structure no. SA3600000000140

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
59 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
70
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Co.Road 442 over Coon Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Co.Road 442 over Coon Creek in Lafayette County, Mississippi. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 70 vehicles a day, projected to reach 105 by 2034. The structure is 59 ft (17.9 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCo.Road 442
CrossesCoon Creek
LocationSec 23 T10S R 1W
RouteCounty Highway 248
Coordinates34.19084, -89.27739
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating22.4 US tons
Inventory rating13.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length59 ft (17.9 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2014)
Projected traffic105 by 2034
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$225,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Co.Road 442 over Coon Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Co.Road 442 over Coon 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 Co.Road 442 over Coon Creek carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Co.Road 442 over Coon Creek?

The structure is 59 ft (17.9 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Co.Road 442 over Coon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.