US Bridges

Cowart Road over Mcgeehee Creek

Good

Franklin County, Mississippi · Sec 12 T 5N R 5E · Structure no. SA1900000000048

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
155 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cowart Road over Mcgeehee Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Cowart Road over Mcgeehee Creek in Franklin County, Mississippi. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2045. The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCowart Road
CrossesMcgeehee Creek
LocationSec 12 T 5N R 5E
RouteCounty Highway 16
Coordinates31.40857, -90.65922
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating83.6 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length155 ft (47.2 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.5 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2025)
Projected traffic100 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Cowart Road over Mcgeehee Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cowart Road over Mcgeehee 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Cowart Road over Mcgeehee Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Cowart Road over Mcgeehee Creek?

The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.5 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Cowart Road over Mcgeehee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.