US Bridges

Cole Thomas Road over Clear Creek

FairPosted for load

Pike County, Mississippi · Sec 32 T 4N R 8E · Structure no. SA5700000000165

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
76 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
280
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 1985, so it is 40 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 280 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 420 by 2043. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 25 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
Coordinates31.27578, -90.42561
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating28.8 US tons
Inventory rating17.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic280 (2021)
Projected traffic420 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$504,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cole Thomas Road over Clear Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 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 October 2024.

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

About 280 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Cole Thomas Road over Clear Creek?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Cole Thomas Road over Clear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.