Pritchard Road over Coldwater River
FairPosted for loadTate County, Mississippi · Sec 26 T 4S R10W B · Structure no. SA6900000000037
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 240 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 390
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pritchard Road over Coldwater River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pritchard Road over Coldwater River in Tate County, Mississippi. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 390 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 578 by 2044. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Pritchard Road over Coldwater River built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.
What condition is Pritchard Road over Coldwater River 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does Pritchard Road over Coldwater River carry?
About 390 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Pritchard Road over Coldwater River?
The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Pritchard Road over Coldwater River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.