US Bridges

Cook Road over Creek

Good

Lauderdale County, Mississippi · Sec 7 T 7N R16E · Structure no. SA3800000000190

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
950
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cook Road over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Cook Road over Creek in Lauderdale County, Mississippi. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, older 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 950 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,425 by 2043. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCook Road
CrossesCreek
LocationSec 7 T 7N R16E
RouteCounty Highway 803
Coordinates32.46065, -88.69428
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
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.3 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic950 (2021)
Projected traffic1,425 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$550,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cook Road over Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cook Road over 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Cook Road over Creek carry?

About 950 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Cook Road over Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Cook Road over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.