US Bridges

SR 9 over Coonewah Creek

Good

Pontotoc County, Mississippi · 5.5 MI N US 278 · Structure no. 31000090580931B

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
458 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,350
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 9 over Coonewah Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 9 over Coonewah Creek in Pontotoc 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 3,350 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,350 by 2043. The structure is 458 ft (139.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR 9
CrossesCoonewah Creek
Location5.5 MI N US 278
RouteState Highway 9
Coordinates34.31179, -88.88898
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating45.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+4 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length458 ft (139.6 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,350 (2023)
Projected traffic3,350 by 2043
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure20
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR 9 over Coonewah Creek built?

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

What condition is SR 9 over Coonewah 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SR 9 over Coonewah Creek carry?

About 3,350 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is SR 9 over Coonewah Creek?

The structure is 458 ft (139.6 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 9 over Coonewah Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.