US Bridges

Old HWY 19 SE over Coker Branch

Fair

Lauderdale County, Mississippi · Sec 28 T 6N R17E · Structure no. SA3800000000139

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2022
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
85 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
700
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old HWY 19 SE over Coker Branch is a concrete channel beam carrying Old HWY 19 SE over Coker Branch in Lauderdale County, Mississippi. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 700 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,050 by 2042. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesOld HWY 19 SE
CrossesCoker Branch
LocationSec 28 T 6N R17E
RouteCounty Highway 1277
Coordinates32.33048, -88.56876
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating24.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic700 (2021)
Projected traffic1,050 by 2042
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

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$870,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old HWY 19 SE over Coker Branch built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old HWY 19 SE 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 2022.

How much traffic does Old HWY 19 SE over Coker Branch carry?

About 700 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Old HWY 19 SE over Coker Branch?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Old HWY 19 SE over Coker Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.