US Bridges

Cox Ferry Road over Creek

FairPosted for load

Yazoo County, Mississippi · Sec 8 T 8N R 3W · Structure no. SA820000000A003

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Other
Steel
Length
89 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cox Ferry Road over Creek is a steel other carrying Cox Ferry Road over Creek in Yazoo County, Mississippi. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 years old, younger than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 35 by 2045. The structure is 89 ft (27.2 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCox Ferry Road
CrossesCreek
LocationSec 8 T 8N R 3W
RouteCounty Highway 14
CountyYazoo County
StateMississippi
Coordinates32.54589, -90.52011
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating6.1 US tons
Inventory rating3.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length89 ft (27.2 m)
Longest span89 ft (27.2 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.8 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2021)
Projected traffic35 by 2045
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$267,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cox Ferry Road over Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cox Ferry Road over Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does Cox Ferry Road over Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Cox Ferry Road over Creek?

The structure is 89 ft (27.2 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.2 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Cox Ferry Road over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.