US Bridges

Taska Mt.Pleasant over Coldwater Creek

Fair

Marshall County, Mississippi · Sec 5 T 2S R 3W B · Structure no. SA4700000000024

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
221 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
950
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Taska Mt.Pleasant over Coldwater Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Taska Mt.Pleasant over Coldwater Creek in Marshall County, Mississippi. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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.

It carries about 950 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,425 by 2041. The structure is 221 ft (67.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesTaska Mt.Pleasant
CrossesColdwater Creek
LocationSec 5 T 2S R 3W B
RouteCounty Highway 121
CountyMarshall County
StateMississippi
Coordinates34.94443, -89.52966
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans11
Design loadHS 20
Structure length221 ft (67.4 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic950 (2021)
Projected traffic1,425 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$1.3 million (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Taska Mt.Pleasant over Coldwater Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Taska Mt.Pleasant over Coldwater 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 Taska Mt.Pleasant over Coldwater Creek carry?

About 950 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Taska Mt.Pleasant over Coldwater Creek?

The structure is 221 ft (67.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Taska Mt.Pleasant over Coldwater Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.