US Bridges

Valleybrook Drive over Cowpen Creek

Good

DeSoto County, Mississippi · Sec 34 T 1S R 8W · Structure no. SA170000000A013

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,500
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Valleybrook Drive over Cowpen Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Valleybrook Drive over Cowpen Creek in DeSoto County, Mississippi. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 years old, younger 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 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,250 by 2043. The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesValleybrook Drive
CrossesCowpen Creek
LocationSec 34 T 1S R 8W
RouteCounty Highway 2000
Coordinates34.95139, -90.04056
Functional classUrban 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.7 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2023)
Projected traffic2,250 by 2043
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Valleybrook Drive over Cowpen Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Valleybrook Drive over Cowpen 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Valleybrook Drive over Cowpen Creek carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Valleybrook Drive over Cowpen Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m).

Who owns Valleybrook Drive over Cowpen Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.