Cold Springs Road over Cypress Branch
PoorWilkinson County, Mississippi · Sec 35 T 4N R 2W B · Structure no. SA7900000000109
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 31 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 60
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Cold Springs Road over Cypress Branch is a concrete channel beam carrying Cold Springs Road over Cypress Branch in Wilkinson County, Mississippi. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 2 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: open, temporary structure in place while original is closed.
It carries about 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 70 by 2046. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| 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 Cold Springs Road over Cypress Branch built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.
What condition is Cold Springs Road over Cypress Branch 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Cold Springs Road over Cypress Branch carry?
About 60 vehicles per day (2024 count).
How long is Cold Springs Road over Cypress Branch?
The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Cold Springs Road over Cypress Branch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.