US Bridges

Cole SE Drive over Bch of West Topisaw Ck

Good

Lincoln County, Mississippi · Sec 18 T 5N R 9E · Structure no. SA4300000000070

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
80
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cole SE Drive over Bch of West Topisaw Ck is a concrete channel beam carrying Cole SE Drive over Bch of West Topisaw Ck in Lincoln County, Mississippi. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 80 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 90 by 2044. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesCole SE Drive
CrossesBch of West Topisaw Ck
LocationSec 18 T 5N R 9E
RouteCounty Highway 9
Coordinates31.39675, -90.33169
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.8 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2022)
Projected traffic90 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$26,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cole SE Drive over Bch of West Topisaw Ck built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cole SE Drive over Bch of West Topisaw Ck 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 2023.

How much traffic does Cole SE Drive over Bch of West Topisaw Ck carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Cole SE Drive over Bch of West Topisaw Ck?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Cole SE Drive over Bch of West Topisaw Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.