US Bridges

Luther Ray Cobb RD over Creek

Poor

Lauderdale County, Mississippi · Sec 36 T 8N R18E B · Structure no. SA3800000000304

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
95 ft
500 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Luther Ray Cobb RD over Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Luther Ray Cobb RD over Creek in Lauderdale County, Mississippi. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 years old, older than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 80 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2044. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesLuther Ray Cobb RD
CrossesCreek
LocationSec 36 T 8N R18E B
RouteCounty Highway 1533
Coordinates32.48767, -88.40187
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating50.7 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans500
Design loadH 15
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2024)
Projected traffic120 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$500,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Luther Ray Cobb RD over Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Luther Ray Cobb RD over Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Luther Ray Cobb RD over Creek carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Luther Ray Cobb RD over Creek?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Luther Ray Cobb RD over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.