US Bridges

Meadowbrook DR over Cowpen Creek

Good

DeSoto County, Mississippi · Sec 34 T 1S R 8W · Structure no. SA170000000A014

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
750
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Meadowbrook DR over Cowpen Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Meadowbrook DR over Cowpen Creek in DeSoto County, Mississippi. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 750 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,125 by 2043. The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMeadowbrook DR
CrossesCowpen Creek
LocationSec 34 T 1S R 8W
RouteCounty Highway 2001
Coordinates34.95673, -90.04169
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 inspectionMarch 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating59.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic750 (2023)
Projected traffic1,125 by 2043
Trucks8%
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 Meadowbrook DR over Cowpen Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Meadowbrook DR 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Meadowbrook DR over Cowpen Creek carry?

About 750 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Meadowbrook DR over Cowpen Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns Meadowbrook DR over Cowpen Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.