US Bridges

Coal Bluff RD over Fannegusha Creek

FairPosted for load

Rankin County, Mississippi · Sec 7 T 8N R 5E B · Structure no. SA6100000000170

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
158 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
320
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Coal Bluff RD over Fannegusha Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Coal Bluff RD over Fannegusha Creek in Rankin County, Mississippi. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 320 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 480 by 2044. The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCoal Bluff RD
CrossesFannegusha Creek
LocationSec 7 T 8N R 5E B
RouteCounty Highway 31
Coordinates32.54609, -89.83248
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating30 US tons
Inventory rating18.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 15
Structure length158 ft (48.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic320 (2024)
Projected traffic480 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$448,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Coal Bluff RD over Fannegusha Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Coal Bluff RD over Fannegusha Creek 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 2024.

How much traffic does Coal Bluff RD over Fannegusha Creek carry?

About 320 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Coal Bluff RD over Fannegusha Creek?

The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Coal Bluff RD over Fannegusha Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.