US Bridges

Cox Ferry Road over Beaver Creek

Good

Yazoo County, Mississippi · Sec 3 T 8N R 3W · Structure no. SA820000000A001

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
162 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cox Ferry Road over Beaver Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cox Ferry Road over Beaver Creek in Yazoo County, Mississippi. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2042. The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesCox Ferry Road
CrossesBeaver Creek
LocationSec 3 T 8N R 3W
RouteCounty Highway 12
Coordinates32.56042, -90.49597
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.8 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length162 ft (49.4 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2015)
Projected traffic100 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$486,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cox Ferry Road over Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cox Ferry Road over Beaver 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Cox Ferry Road over Beaver Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Cox Ferry Road over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Cox Ferry Road over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.