Sarah Road over Coldwater River Channel
PoorPosted for loadTunica County, Mississippi · Sec 11 T 6S R10W B · Structure no. SA7200000000029
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 320 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 170
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sarah Road over Coldwater River Channel is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sarah Road over Coldwater River Channel in Tunica County, Mississippi. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, older than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 170 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 275 by 2043. The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sarah Road over Coldwater River Channel built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sarah Road over Coldwater River Channel in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.
How much traffic does Sarah Road over Coldwater River Channel carry?
About 170 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Sarah Road over Coldwater River Channel?
The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns Sarah Road over Coldwater River Channel?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.