US Bridges

J. Cooper Road over Mill Creek

Good

Stone County, Mississippi · Sec 7 T 2S R 9W · Structure no. SA660000000A001

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
93 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

J. Cooper Road over Mill Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying J. Cooper Road over Mill Creek in Stone County, Mississippi. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 40 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2044. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesJ. Cooper Road
CrossesMill Creek
LocationSec 7 T 2S R 9W
RouteCounty Highway 127
Coordinates30.89036, -88.9345
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
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 rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2024)
Projected traffic60 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 J. Cooper Road over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is J. Cooper Road over Mill Creek 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does J. Cooper Road over Mill Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is J. Cooper Road over Mill Creek?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns J. Cooper Road over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.