Sanders Mill Road over Cooper Creek
FairLowndes County, Mississippi · Sec 2 T17S R17W B · Structure no. SA4400000000033
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 114 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 150
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sanders Mill Road over Cooper Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Sanders Mill Road over Cooper Creek in Lowndes County, Mississippi. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 225 by 2044. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Sanders Mill Road over Cooper Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sanders Mill Road over Cooper 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Sanders Mill Road over Cooper Creek carry?
About 150 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Sanders Mill Road over Cooper Creek?
The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Sanders Mill Road over Cooper Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.