US Bridges

Cole Thomas Road over Clear Creek

Fair

Pike County, Mississippi · Sec 32 T 4N R 8E · Structure no. SA5700000000164

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
81 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cole Thomas Road over Clear Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Cole Thomas Road over Clear Creek in Pike County, Mississippi. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2043. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCole Thomas Road
CrossesClear Creek
LocationSec 32 T 4N R 8E
RouteCounty Highway 199
CountyPike County
StateMississippi
Coordinates31.27069, -90.42578
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.6 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length81 ft (24.7 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2021)
Projected traffic450 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$557,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cole Thomas Road over Clear Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cole Thomas Road over Clear 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Cole Thomas Road over Clear Creek carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Cole Thomas Road over Clear Creek?

The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Cole Thomas Road over Clear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.