Palmetto Road over Coonewah Creek
PoorPosted for loadLee County, Mississippi · Sec 23 T10S R 5E B · Structure no. SA4100000000130
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old, rebuilt 1999
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 234 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,900
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Palmetto Road over Coonewah Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Palmetto Road over Coonewah Creek in Lee County, Mississippi. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 67 years old, older than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 3,900 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,850 by 2043. The structure is 234 ft (71.3 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Palmetto Road over Coonewah Creek built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.
What condition is Palmetto Road over Coonewah Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.
How much traffic does Palmetto Road over Coonewah Creek carry?
About 3,900 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is Palmetto Road over Coonewah Creek?
The structure is 234 ft (71.3 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Palmetto Road over Coonewah Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.