US Bridges

CR 631 over Coonewah Creek

Good

Lee County, Mississippi · Sec 18 T11S R 6E · Structure no. SA410000000A183

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
171 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
110
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 631 over Coonewah Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 631 over Coonewah Creek in Lee County, Mississippi. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 110 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2043. The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCR 631
CrossesCoonewah Creek
LocationSec 18 T11S R 6E
RouteCounty Highway 810
Coordinates34.13028, -88.71011
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.4 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length171 ft (52.1 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic110 (2021)
Projected traffic200 by 2043
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 631 over Coonewah Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 631 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 631 over Coonewah Creek carry?

About 110 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CR 631 over Coonewah Creek?

The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns CR 631 over Coonewah Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.