US Bridges

Darling Road over Coldwater River

Good

Quitman County, Mississippi · Sec 30 T 8S R10W B · Structure no. SA6000000000027

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
400 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
210
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Darling Road over Coldwater River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Darling Road over Coldwater River in Quitman County, Mississippi. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, older 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 210 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 315 by 2038. The structure is 400 ft (121.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesDarling Road
CrossesColdwater River
LocationSec 30 T 8S R10W B
RouteCounty Highway 835
Coordinates34.36234, -90.28992
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating68.1 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length400 ft (121.9 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic210 (2018)
Projected traffic315 by 2038
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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 Darling Road over Coldwater River built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Darling Road over 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Darling Road over Coldwater River carry?

About 210 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Darling Road over Coldwater River?

The structure is 400 ft (121.9 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Darling Road over Coldwater River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.