US Bridges

Cochran Road over Gaines Creek

Good

Perry County, Mississippi · Sec 13 T 4N R 9W B · Structure no. SA5600000000129

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
230 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cochran Road over Gaines Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cochran Road over Gaines Creek in Perry County, Mississippi. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 45 by 2045. The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesCochran Road
CrossesGaines Creek
LocationSec 13 T 4N R 9W B
RouteCounty Highway 40
Coordinates31.30376, -88.85602
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating71.3 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length230 ft (70.1 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.6 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2023)
Projected traffic45 by 2045
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$500,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Cochran Road over Gaines Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cochran Road over Gaines 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Cochran Road over Gaines Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Cochran Road over Gaines Creek?

The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Cochran Road over Gaines Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.