US Bridges

Co. Road 5216 over Cowpen Creek

Good

Attala County, Mississippi · Sec 19 T14N R 8E B · Structure no. SA0400000000086

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
450
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Co. Road 5216 over Cowpen Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Co. Road 5216 over Cowpen Creek in Attala County, Mississippi. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 450 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 625 by 2044. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesCo. Road 5216
CrossesCowpen Creek
LocationSec 19 T14N R 8E B
RouteCounty Highway 1621
Coordinates33.06217, -89.51051
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.6 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic450 (2024)
Projected traffic625 by 2044
Trucks8%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$450,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Co. Road 5216 over Cowpen Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Co. Road 5216 over Cowpen 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Co. Road 5216 over Cowpen Creek carry?

About 450 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Co. Road 5216 over Cowpen Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns Co. Road 5216 over Cowpen Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.