US Bridges

Coopwood RD over Grissum Creek

FairPosted for load

Marshall County, Mississippi · Sec 20 T 1S R 3W · Structure no. SA4700000000008

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
90
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Coopwood RD over Grissum Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Coopwood RD over Grissum Creek in Marshall County, Mississippi. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger 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 90 vehicles a day, projected to reach 135 by 2038. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesCoopwood RD
CrossesGrissum Creek
LocationSec 20 T 1S R 3W
RouteCounty Highway 131
CountyMarshall County
StateMississippi
Coordinates34.97953, -89.52897
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating12.9 US tons
Inventory rating7.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (2018)
Projected traffic135 by 2038
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$311,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Coopwood RD over Grissum Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Coopwood RD over Grissum 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Coopwood RD over Grissum Creek carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Coopwood RD over Grissum Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Coopwood RD over Grissum Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.