SR 35 over Bowie River
FairCovington County, Mississippi · 0.5 MI N Jeff Davis Cl · Structure no. 310003501605120
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 206 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,300
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 35 over Bowie River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 35 over Bowie River in Covington County, Mississippi. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older 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.
It carries about 1,300 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,500 by 2043. The structure is 206 ft (62.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 35 over Bowie River built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 35 over Bowie River 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does SR 35 over Bowie River carry?
About 1,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.
How long is SR 35 over Bowie River?
The structure is 206 ft (62.8 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns SR 35 over Bowie River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.