US Bridges

Cold Spring Road over Hazlit Creek

Good

Wilkinson County, Mississippi · Sec 42 T 4N R 2W B · Structure no. SA7900000000110

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
114 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cold Spring Road over Hazlit Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Cold Spring Road over Hazlit Creek in Wilkinson County, Mississippi. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 2019, 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 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 55 by 2046. The structure is 114 ft (34.8 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesCold Spring Road
CrossesHazlit Creek
LocationSec 42 T 4N R 2W B
RouteCounty Highway 57
Coordinates31.26294, -91.33001
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87.2 US tons
Inventory rating52.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length114 ft (34.8 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2024)
Projected traffic55 by 2046
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$270,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cold Spring Road over Hazlit Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is Cold Spring Road over Hazlit 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Cold Spring Road over Hazlit Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Cold Spring Road over Hazlit Creek?

The structure is 114 ft (34.8 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Cold Spring Road over Hazlit Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.