West Main Street over Coonwah Creek
FairPosted for loadLee County, Mississippi · Sec 5 T10S R 5E · Structure no. SA4100000000201
- Built
- 1953
- 72 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 240 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,700
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
West Main Street over Coonwah Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying West Main Street over Coonwah Creek in Lee County, Mississippi. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 years old, older than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 6,700 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,050 by 2043. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 West Main Street over Coonwah Creek built?
It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.
What condition is West Main Street over Coonwah Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.
How much traffic does West Main Street over Coonwah Creek carry?
About 6,700 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is West Main Street over Coonwah Creek?
The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns West Main Street over Coonwah Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.