US Bridges

Joe Cox Road over Tributary Chewalla Creek

Fair

Marshall County, Mississippi · Sec 31 T 4S R 1W · Structure no. SA470000000A074

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
65
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Joe Cox Road over Tributary Chewalla Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Joe Cox Road over Tributary Chewalla Creek in Marshall County, Mississippi. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 6 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 65 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 90 by 2038. The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesJoe Cox Road
CrossesTributary Chewalla Creek
LocationSec 31 T 4S R 1W
RouteCounty Highway 252
CountyMarshall County
StateMississippi
Coordinates34.68964, -89.34267
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.7 US tons
Inventory rating36.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (11.1 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic65 (2011)
Projected traffic90 by 2038
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$195,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Joe Cox Road over Tributary Chewalla Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Joe Cox Road over Tributary Chewalla 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Joe Cox Road over Tributary Chewalla Creek carry?

About 65 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Joe Cox Road over Tributary Chewalla Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Joe Cox Road over Tributary Chewalla Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.