US Bridges

Cox Road East over Lee Creek

Fair

Marshall County, Mississippi · Sec 3 T 2S R 4W · Structure no. SA4700000000033

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
123 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cox Road East over Lee Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Cox Road East over Lee Creek in Marshall County, Mississippi. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 225 by 2040. The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCox Road East
CrossesLee Creek
LocationSec 3 T 2S R 4W
RouteCounty Highway 138
Coordinates34.94086, -89.61141
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
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
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+4 approach)
Design loadHS 15
Structure length123 ft (37.5 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2020)
Projected traffic225 by 2040
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$948,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cox Road East over Lee Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cox Road East over Lee 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 Cox Road East over Lee Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Cox Road East over Lee Creek?

The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Cox Road East over Lee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.