US Bridges

Cotten Blvd over Town Creek

Good

Leake County, Mississippi · Sec 1 T10N R 7E · Structure no. SA4000000000036

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
69 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
400
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cotten Blvd over Town Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Cotten Blvd over Town Creek in Leake County, Mississippi. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2035. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCotten Blvd
CrossesTown Creek
LocationSec 1 T10N R 7E
RouteCity Street 342
Coordinates32.74239, -89.54015
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
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 traffic400 (2023)
Projected traffic600 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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$832,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Cotten Blvd over Town Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cotten Blvd over Town 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Cotten Blvd over Town Creek carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Cotten Blvd over Town 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 Cotten Blvd over Town Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.