US Bridges

Raymond Cobb RD over Creek

Fair

Lauderdale County, Mississippi · Sec 35 T 8N R18E B · Structure no. SA3800000000303

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
69 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
90
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Raymond Cobb RD over Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Raymond Cobb RD over Creek 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 90 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 135 by 2043. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesRaymond Cobb RD
CrossesCreek
LocationSec 35 T 8N R18E B
RouteCounty Highway 1026
Coordinates32.50076, -88.41868
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.5 US tons
Inventory rating26.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (2021)
Projected traffic135 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$750,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Raymond Cobb RD over Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Raymond Cobb RD over 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Raymond Cobb RD over Creek carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Raymond Cobb RD over Creek?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Raymond Cobb RD over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.