CR 131 over Cowpen Creek
PoorClosed to trafficCalhoun County, Mississippi · Sec 32 T11S R 1W · Structure no. SA0700000000007
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 127 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 10
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 131 over Cowpen Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 131 over Cowpen Creek in Calhoun County, Mississippi. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 years old, older than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 0 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15 by 2038. The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 0 Failed | Out of service and beyond corrective action. |
| Superstructure | 0 Failed | Out of service and beyond corrective action. |
| Substructure | 0 Failed | Out of service and beyond corrective action. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 131 over Cowpen Creek built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 131 over Cowpen Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does CR 131 over Cowpen Creek carry?
About 10 vehicles per day (2015 count).
How long is CR 131 over Cowpen Creek?
The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.
Who owns CR 131 over Cowpen Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.