US Bridges

CR 901 over Coonewah Creek

Good

Lee County, Mississippi · Sec 16 T11S R 6E · Structure no. SA4100000000182

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
260 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
49
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 901 over Coonewah Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 901 over Coonewah Creek in Lee County, Mississippi. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 49 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2040. The structure is 260 ft (79.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesCR 901
CrossesCoonewah Creek
LocationSec 16 T11S R 6E
RouteCounty Highway 312
Coordinates34.12239, -88.66619
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating33.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length260 ft (79.3 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic49 (2023)
Projected traffic60 by 2040
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 901 over Coonewah Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 901 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does CR 901 over Coonewah Creek carry?

About 49 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is CR 901 over Coonewah Creek?

The structure is 260 ft (79.3 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns CR 901 over Coonewah Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.