US Bridges

Darling Road over Old Coldwater River

Good

Quitman County, Mississippi · Sec 13 T 8S R11W B · Structure no. SA6000000000028

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
240 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
180
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Darling Road over Old Coldwater River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Darling Road over Old Coldwater River in Quitman County, Mississippi. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 180 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 270 by 2044. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesDarling Road
CrossesOld Coldwater River
LocationSec 13 T 8S R11W B
RouteCounty Highway 1846
Coordinates34.38138, -90.30977
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 15
Structure length240 ft (73.2 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 traffic180 (2018)
Projected traffic270 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 Old Coldwater River built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Darling 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 February 2023.

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

About 180 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Darling Road over Old Coldwater River?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Darling Road over Old Coldwater River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.