US Bridges

Loftin Lane over Coldwater Creek

Good

Marshall County, Mississippi · Sec 7 T 2S R 3W · Structure no. SA470000000A025

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
90
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Loftin Lane over Coldwater Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Loftin Lane over Coldwater Creek in Marshall County, Mississippi. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 90 vehicles a day, projected to reach 135 by 2041. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesLoftin Lane
CrossesColdwater Creek
LocationSec 7 T 2S R 3W
RouteCounty Highway 126
CountyMarshall County
StateMississippi
Coordinates34.93339, -89.55686
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length31 ft (9.5 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (2021)
Projected traffic135 by 2041
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Loftin Lane over Coldwater Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Loftin Lane over Coldwater Creek 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Loftin Lane over Coldwater Creek carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Loftin Lane over Coldwater Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Loftin Lane over Coldwater Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.