US Bridges

Rocky Point Road over Coon Creek

Good

Leake County, Mississippi · Sec 23 T12N R 8E B · Structure no. SA4000000000094

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
107 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
260
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rocky Point Road over Coon Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Rocky Point Road over Coon Creek in Leake County, Mississippi. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 260 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 390 by 2044. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesRocky Point Road
CrossesCoon Creek
LocationSec 23 T12N R 8E B
RouteCounty Highway 142
Coordinates32.87232, -89.45092
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating68.9 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length107 ft (32.6 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic260 (2024)
Projected traffic390 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$995,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rocky Point Road over Coon Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rocky Point Road over Coon 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 2024.

How much traffic does Rocky Point Road over Coon Creek carry?

About 260 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Rocky Point Road over Coon Creek?

The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Rocky Point Road over Coon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.