US Bridges

Coontail Road over Matubby Creek

Good

Monroe County, Mississippi · Sec 26 T14S R 7E · Structure no. SA480000000A100

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
292 ft
500 main spans
Daily traffic
1,286
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Coontail Road over Matubby Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Coontail Road over Matubby Creek in Monroe County, Mississippi. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,286 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,911 by 2045. The structure is 292 ft (89 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesCoontail Road
CrossesMatubby Creek
LocationSec 26 T14S R 7E
RouteCounty Highway 1638
Coordinates33.83689, -88.54353
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating45.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans500
Design loadHL 93
Structure length292 ft (89 m)
Longest span112 ft (34 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,286 (2024)
Projected traffic1,911 by 2045
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure20
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Coontail Road over Matubby Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Coontail Road over Matubby 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Coontail Road over Matubby Creek carry?

About 1,286 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Coontail Road over Matubby Creek?

The structure is 292 ft (89 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Coontail Road over Matubby Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.