US Bridges

Hendrix Road 139 over Cowpen Creek

Good

Grenada County, Mississippi · Sec 17 T23N R 7E · Structure no. SA2200000000071

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
107 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
70
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hendrix Road 139 over Cowpen Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Hendrix Road 139 over Cowpen Creek in Grenada County, Mississippi. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 70 vehicles a day, projected to reach 105 by 2034. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesHendrix Road 139
CrossesCowpen Creek
LocationSec 17 T23N R 7E
RouteCounty Highway 139
Coordinates33.85722, -89.59022
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.9 US tons
Inventory rating49.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length107 ft (32.6 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2014)
Projected traffic105 by 2034
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Hendrix Road 139 over Cowpen Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hendrix Road 139 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Hendrix Road 139 over Cowpen Creek carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Hendrix Road 139 over Cowpen Creek?

The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Hendrix Road 139 over Cowpen Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.