US Bridges

Seminry-Sumrall RD over Bowie Creek

Fair

Covington County, Mississippi · Sec 12 T 6N R16W B · Structure no. SA1600000000015

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
420 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
310
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Seminry-Sumrall RD over Bowie Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Seminry-Sumrall RD over Bowie Creek in Covington County, Mississippi. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 310 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 465 by 2044. The structure is 420 ft (128 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesSeminry-Sumrall RD
CrossesBowie Creek
LocationSec 12 T 6N R16W B
RouteCounty Highway 205
Coordinates31.497, -89.55741
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadHS 15
Structure length420 ft (128 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic310 (2024)
Projected traffic465 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Seminry-Sumrall RD over Bowie Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Seminry-Sumrall RD over Bowie 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 Seminry-Sumrall RD over Bowie Creek carry?

About 310 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Seminry-Sumrall RD over Bowie Creek?

The structure is 420 ft (128 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Seminry-Sumrall RD over Bowie Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.