US Bridges

Old HWY 9 over Trib to Coonewah Creek

FairPosted for load

Pontotoc County, Mississippi · Sec 4 T 9S R 4E B · Structure no. SA5800000000098

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,300
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old HWY 9 over Trib to Coonewah Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Old HWY 9 over Trib to Coonewah Creek in Pontotoc County, Mississippi. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 1,300 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,500 by 2030. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesOld HWY 9
CrossesTrib to Coonewah Creek
LocationSec 4 T 9S R 4E B
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates34.32271, -88.87978
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31.6 US tons
Inventory rating19.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length26 ft (8 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,300 (2018)
Projected traffic1,500 by 2030
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$400,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old HWY 9 over Trib to Coonewah Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old HWY 9 over Trib to Coonewah 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 Old HWY 9 over Trib to Coonewah Creek carry?

About 1,300 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Old HWY 9 over Trib to Coonewah Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m).

Who owns Old HWY 9 over Trib to Coonewah Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.