US Bridges

Coldw-Arkabutla RD over Hickahala Creek Branch

Fair

Tate County, Mississippi · Sec 35 T 4S R 8W B · Structure no. SA6900000000031

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
750 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
4,800
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Coldw-Arkabutla RD over Hickahala Creek Branch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Coldw-Arkabutla RD over Hickahala Creek Branch in Tate County, Mississippi. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger 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 4,800 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,200 by 2044. The structure is 750 ft (228.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesColdw-Arkabutla RD
CrossesHickahala Creek Branch
LocationSec 35 T 4S R 8W B
RouteCounty Highway 907
Coordinates34.68715, -90.00593
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.2 US tons
Inventory rating19.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans11
Design loadHS 20
Structure length750 ft (228.6 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,800 (2024)
Projected traffic7,200 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$5.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Coldw-Arkabutla RD over Hickahala Creek Branch built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Coldw-Arkabutla RD over Hickahala Creek Branch 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Coldw-Arkabutla RD over Hickahala Creek Branch carry?

About 4,800 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Coldw-Arkabutla RD over Hickahala Creek Branch?

The structure is 750 ft (228.6 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Coldw-Arkabutla RD over Hickahala Creek Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.