US Bridges

CR 1500 over Little Coonewah Branch

Good

Lee County, Mississippi · Sec 18 T 9S R 5E · Structure no. SA4100000000066

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
69 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
205
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 1500 over Little Coonewah Branch is a concrete channel beam carrying CR 1500 over Little Coonewah Branch in Lee County, Mississippi. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 205 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2045. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCR 1500
CrossesLittle Coonewah Branch
LocationSec 18 T 9S R 5E
RouteCounty Highway 42
Coordinates34.29371, -88.80719
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.6 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length69 ft (21 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 traffic205 (2025)
Projected traffic300 by 2045
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 CR 1500 over Little Coonewah Branch built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 1500 over Little Coonewah Branch 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 2025.

How much traffic does CR 1500 over Little Coonewah Branch carry?

About 205 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CR 1500 over Little Coonewah Branch?

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

Who owns CR 1500 over Little Coonewah Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.