US Bridges

I 269 over Coldwater River

Good

Marshall County, Mississippi · 1.5 MI S SR 302 · Structure no. 110026904703580

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
4,054 ft
62 main spans
Daily traffic
14,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 269 over Coldwater River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 269 over Coldwater River in Marshall County, Mississippi. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 14,000 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 42,000 by 2043. The structure is 4,054 ft (1,235.8 m) long and 101 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesI 269
CrossesColdwater River
Location1.5 MI S SR 302
RouteInterstate 269
Coordinates34.93027, -89.64531
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.9 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans62
Design loadHL 93
Structure length4,054 ft (1,235.8 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width101 ft (30.7 m)
Roadway width96 ft (29.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,000 (2023)
Projected traffic42,000 by 2043
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 I 269 over Coldwater River built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 269 over Coldwater River 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does I 269 over Coldwater River carry?

About 14,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is I 269 over Coldwater River?

The structure is 4,054 ft (1,235.8 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 101 ft wide.

Who owns I 269 over Coldwater River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.