US Bridges

Eason Road over Coldwater River

Fair

Quitman County, Mississippi · Sec 18 T27N R 1E B · Structure no. SA6000000000067

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
360 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Eason Road over Coldwater River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Eason Road over Coldwater River in Quitman County, Mississippi. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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.

It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 225 by 2038. The structure is 360 ft (109.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesEason Road
CrossesColdwater River
LocationSec 18 T27N R 1E B
RouteCounty Highway 231
Coordinates34.20546, -90.22707
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating41.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length360 ft (109.8 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2018)
Projected traffic225 by 2038
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 Eason Road over Coldwater River built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Eason Road over Coldwater River 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Eason Road over Coldwater River carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Eason Road over Coldwater River?

The structure is 360 ft (109.8 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Eason Road over Coldwater River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.