US Bridges

Lott Town RD over Branch of Bowie Creek

Good

Covington County, Mississippi · Sec 36 T 6N R15W B · Structure no. SA1600000000013

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lott Town RD over Branch of Bowie Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Lott Town RD over Branch of Bowie Creek in Covington 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 150 by 2044. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesLott Town RD
CrossesBranch of Bowie Creek
LocationSec 36 T 6N R15W B
RouteCounty Highway 136
Coordinates31.44679, -89.4587
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating90.7 US tons
Inventory rating54.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2024)
Projected traffic150 by 2044
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lott Town RD over Branch of Bowie Creek built?

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

What condition is Lott Town RD over Branch of Bowie 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Lott Town RD over Branch of Bowie Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Lott Town RD over Branch of Bowie Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Lott Town RD over Branch of Bowie Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.