US Bridges

Taska Road over Coldwater River

Good

Marshall County, Mississippi · Sec 8 T 2S R 3W B · Structure no. SA470000000A026

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
740
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Taska Road over Coldwater River is a concrete culvert carrying Taska Road over Coldwater River in Marshall County, Mississippi. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 740 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,110 by 2041. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesTaska Road
CrossesColdwater River
LocationSec 8 T 2S R 3W B
RouteCounty Highway 16
CountyMarshall County
StateMississippi
Coordinates34.92811, -89.54742
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic740 (2021)
Projected traffic1,110 by 2041
Trucks8%
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 Taska Road over Coldwater River built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Taska Road 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Taska Road over Coldwater River carry?

About 740 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Taska Road over Coldwater River?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns Taska Road over Coldwater River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.