Seminry-Sumrall RD over Bch of Bowie River
PoorPosted for loadCovington County, Mississippi · Sec 25 T 6N R16W B · Structure no. SA1600000000019
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 114 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 640
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Seminry-Sumrall RD over Bch of Bowie River is a concrete channel beam carrying Seminry-Sumrall RD over Bch of Bowie River in Covington County, Mississippi. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 4 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: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 640 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 960 by 2041. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Seminry-Sumrall RD over Bch of Bowie River built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is Seminry-Sumrall RD over Bch of Bowie River 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Seminry-Sumrall RD over Bch of Bowie River carry?
About 640 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Seminry-Sumrall RD over Bch of Bowie River?
The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Seminry-Sumrall RD over Bch of Bowie River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.