US Bridges

Coldw-Arkabutla RD over Hickahala Creek

Fair

Tate County, Mississippi · Sec 36 T 4S R 8W B · Structure no. SA6900000000033

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
600 ft
14 main spans
Daily traffic
4,800
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Coldw-Arkabutla RD over Hickahala Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Coldw-Arkabutla RD over Hickahala Creek in Tate County, Mississippi. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 4,800 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,200 by 2044. The structure is 600 ft (183 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesColdw-Arkabutla RD
CrossesHickahala Creek
LocationSec 36 T 4S R 8W B
RouteCounty Highway 907
Coordinates34.69036, -89.99736
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating67.5 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans14
Design loadHS 20
Structure length600 ft (183 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 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$4.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Coldw-Arkabutla RD over Hickahala Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

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

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

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

How long is Coldw-Arkabutla RD over Hickahala Creek?

The structure is 600 ft (183 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Coldw-Arkabutla RD over Hickahala Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.