Old Wire Road over Coker Branch
FairLauderdale County, Mississippi · Sec 20 T 6N R17E B · Structure no. SA3800000000135
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 102 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old Wire Road over Coker Branch is a concrete channel beam carrying Old Wire Road over Coker Branch in Lauderdale County, Mississippi. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2044. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old Wire Road over Coker Branch built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old Wire Road over Coker Branch 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does Old Wire Road over Coker Branch carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Old Wire Road over Coker Branch?
The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Old Wire Road over Coker Branch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.