US Bridges

Coopers Crossing over Calloway Creek

FairPosted for load

Pontotoc County, Mississippi · Sec 24 T10S R 3E · Structure no. SA5800000000061

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Coopers Crossing over Calloway Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Coopers Crossing over Calloway Creek in Pontotoc County, Mississippi. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 5 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 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 120 by 2034. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesCoopers Crossing
CrossesCalloway Creek
LocationSec 24 T10S R 3E
RouteCounty Highway 28
Coordinates34.19403, -88.93658
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating10.1 US tons
Inventory rating2.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2014)
Projected traffic120 by 2034
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$550,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Coopers Crossing over Calloway Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Coopers Crossing over Calloway 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Coopers Crossing over Calloway Creek carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Coopers Crossing over Calloway Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Coopers Crossing over Calloway Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.