US Bridges

Cooksey Road over Harper Creek

Fair

Lauderdale County, Mississippi · Sec 24 T 7N R14E · Structure no. SA3800000000160

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
200 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cooksey Road over Harper Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Cooksey Road over Harper Creek in Lauderdale County, Mississippi. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger 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 5 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 60 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 90 by 2044. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long.

CarriesCooksey Road
CrossesHarper Creek
LocationSec 24 T 7N R14E
RouteCounty Highway 1177
Coordinates32.43833, -88.823
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans200
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2024)
Projected traffic90 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure20
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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$550,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cooksey Road over Harper Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cooksey Road over Harper 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Cooksey Road over Harper Creek carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Cooksey Road over Harper Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Cooksey Road over Harper Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.