US Bridges

Flba Harbor Road over Old Coldwater River

Good

Quitman County, Mississippi · SEC_32_T7S_R10W · Structure no. SA600000000A014

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
240 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
325
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Flba Harbor Road over Old Coldwater River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Flba Harbor Road over Old Coldwater River in Quitman County, Mississippi. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 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 325 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 488 by 2038. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesFlba Harbor Road
CrossesOld Coldwater River
LocationSEC_32_T7S_R10W
RouteCounty Highway 1
Coordinates34.43909, -90.27888
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic325 (2018)
Projected traffic488 by 2038
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$540,000 (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Flba Harbor Road over Old Coldwater River built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Flba Harbor 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Flba Harbor Road over Old Coldwater River carry?

About 325 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is Flba Harbor Road over Old Coldwater River?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Flba Harbor Road over Old Coldwater River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.