US Bridges

Cooper ST (419) over Phyfer Creek

Good

Tippah County, Mississippi · Sec 14 T 4S R 3E B · Structure no. SA7000000000143

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,600
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cooper ST (419) over Phyfer Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Cooper ST (419) over Phyfer Creek in Tippah County, Mississippi. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 years old, older 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 1,600 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,000 by 2040. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCooper ST (419)
CrossesPhyfer Creek
LocationSec 14 T 4S R 3E B
RouteCounty Highway 219
Coordinates34.73309, -88.95901
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.2 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,600 (2023)
Projected traffic2,000 by 2040
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Cooper ST (419) over Phyfer Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cooper ST (419) over Phyfer 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Cooper ST (419) over Phyfer Creek carry?

About 1,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Cooper ST (419) over Phyfer Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Cooper ST (419) over Phyfer Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.