US Bridges

Cazzie Cothern RD over Branch of Carters Creek

Good

Walthall County, Mississippi · Sec 24 T 4N R 9E B · Structure no. SA7400000000085

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cazzie Cothern RD over Branch of Carters Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Cazzie Cothern RD over Branch of Carters Creek in Walthall County, Mississippi. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 110 by 2046. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCazzie Cothern RD
CrossesBranch of Carters Creek
LocationSec 24 T 4N R 9E B
RouteCounty Highway 7
Coordinates31.29392, -90.24336
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.7 US tons
Inventory rating32.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2024)
Projected traffic110 by 2046
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cazzie Cothern RD over Branch of Carters Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cazzie Cothern RD over Branch of Carters 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Cazzie Cothern RD over Branch of Carters Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Cazzie Cothern RD over Branch of Carters Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Cazzie Cothern RD over Branch of Carters Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.