US Bridges

Coopers Crossing over Chiwapa Creek

Good

Pontotoc County, Mississippi · Sec 24 T10S R 3E · Structure no. SA5800000000062

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
142 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Coopers Crossing over Chiwapa Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Coopers Crossing over Chiwapa Creek in Pontotoc 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 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 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 120 by 2034. The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesCoopers Crossing
CrossesChiwapa Creek
LocationSec 24 T10S R 3E
RouteCounty Highway 28
Coordinates34.19222, -88.93525
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.8 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length142 ft (43.3 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Coopers Crossing over Chiwapa Creek built?

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

What condition is Coopers Crossing over Chiwapa 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Coopers Crossing over Chiwapa Creek carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Coopers Crossing over Chiwapa Creek?

The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Coopers Crossing over Chiwapa Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.