US Bridges

Robert Tynes Road over Coopers Creek

Good

Lawrence County, Mississippi · Sec 11 T 5N R10E B · Structure no. SA3900000000007

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
280
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Robert Tynes Road over Coopers Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Robert Tynes Road over Coopers Creek in Lawrence 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 280 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 320 by 2046. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesRobert Tynes Road
CrossesCoopers Creek
LocationSec 11 T 5N R10E B
RouteCounty Highway 239
Coordinates31.41772, -90.17062
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.9 US tons
Inventory rating47.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic280 (2024)
Projected traffic320 by 2046
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Robert Tynes Road over Coopers Creek built?

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

What condition is Robert Tynes Road over Coopers 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Robert Tynes Road over Coopers Creek carry?

About 280 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Robert Tynes Road over Coopers Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Robert Tynes Road over Coopers Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.