US Bridges

Cowpath Road over Small Drain

Good

Franklin County, Mississippi · SEC_18_T 7N_R 6E · Structure no. SA1900000000119

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cowpath Road over Small Drain is a concrete culvert carrying Cowpath Road over Small Drain in Franklin County, Mississippi. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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, projected to reach 75 by 2044. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCowpath Road
CrossesSmall Drain
LocationSEC_18_T 7N_R 6E
RouteCounty Highway 45
Coordinates31.57333, -90.64917
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.6 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2013)
Projected traffic75 by 2044
Trucks—
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 Cowpath Road over Small Drain built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cowpath Road over Small Drain 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 2024.

How much traffic does Cowpath Road over Small Drain carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Cowpath Road over Small Drain?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Cowpath Road over Small Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.