CR 261 over Coonewah Creek
GoodLee County, Mississippi · Sec 9 T10S R 5E B · Structure no. SA4100000000123
- Built
- 1990
- 35 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 180 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 930
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 261 over Coonewah Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 261 over Coonewah Creek in Lee County, Mississippi. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 930 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,500 by 2043. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 261 over Coonewah Creek built?
It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 261 over Coonewah 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does CR 261 over Coonewah Creek carry?
About 930 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is CR 261 over Coonewah Creek?
The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns CR 261 over Coonewah Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.