US Bridges

Cowart Road over Large Drain

Good

Franklin County, Mississippi · Sec 15 T 5N R 5E · Structure no. SA190000000A051

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cowart Road over Large Drain is a concrete culvert carrying Cowart Road over Large Drain in Franklin County, Mississippi. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 65 by 2044. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCowart Road
CrossesLarge Drain
LocationSec 15 T 5N R 5E
RouteCounty Highway 11
Coordinates31.39779, -90.68795
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2017)
Projected traffic65 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 Cowart Road over Large Drain built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cowart Road over Large 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 Cowart Road over Large Drain carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Cowart Road over Large Drain?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns Cowart Road over Large Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.