US Bridges

Church Road over Old Coldwater River

Good

Quitman County, Mississippi · Sec 19 T 7S R10W · Structure no. SA6000000000008

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
160 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Church Road over Old Coldwater River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Church Road over Old Coldwater River in Quitman County, Mississippi. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 90 by 2035. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesChurch Road
CrossesOld Coldwater River
LocationSec 19 T 7S R10W
RouteCounty Highway 65
Coordinates34.46739, -90.30214
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.7 US tons
Inventory rating32.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2015)
Projected traffic90 by 2035
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Church Road over Old Coldwater River built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Church Road over Old Coldwater River 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 2023.

How much traffic does Church Road over Old Coldwater River carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Church Road over Old Coldwater River?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Church Road over Old Coldwater River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.