US Bridges

Ancil Cox Road over Thompson Creek

Good

Wilkinson County, Mississippi · Sec 33 T 1N R 1W B · Structure no. SA790000000A007

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
240 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
110
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ancil Cox Road over Thompson Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ancil Cox Road over Thompson Creek in Wilkinson County, Mississippi. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 years old, younger 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 110 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2046. The structure is 240 ft (73.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesAncil Cox Road
CrossesThompson Creek
LocationSec 33 T 1N R 1W B
RouteCounty Highway 35
Coordinates31.04063, -91.16578
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.1 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length240 ft (73.1 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic110 (2024)
Projected traffic150 by 2046
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 Ancil Cox Road over Thompson Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ancil Cox Road over Thompson 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Ancil Cox Road over Thompson Creek carry?

About 110 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Ancil Cox Road over Thompson Creek?

The structure is 240 ft (73.1 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Ancil Cox Road over Thompson Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.