Old Highway 8 over Cowpen Creek
FairGrenada County, Mississippi · Sec 30 T23N R 7E · Structure no. SA2200000000082
- Built
- 1998
- 27 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 95 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2014 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old Highway 8 over Cowpen Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Old Highway 8 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 150 by 2034. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old Highway 8 over Cowpen Creek built?
It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old Highway 8 over Cowpen Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.
How much traffic does Old Highway 8 over Cowpen Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2014 count).
How long is Old Highway 8 over Cowpen Creek?
The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Old Highway 8 over Cowpen Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.