Fowler Road over Trib to Box Creek
PoorHolmes County, Mississippi · Sec 6 T14N R 4E · Structure no. SA2600000000072
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 26 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 30
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Fowler Road over Trib to Box Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fowler Road over Trib to Box Creek in Holmes County, Mississippi. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 years old, older than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: open, temporary structure in place while original is closed.
It carries about 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 45 by 2044. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Fowler Road over Trib to Box Creek built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.
What condition is Fowler Road over Trib to Box Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.
How much traffic does Fowler Road over Trib to Box Creek carry?
About 30 vehicles per day (2018 count).
How long is Fowler Road over Trib to Box Creek?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Fowler Road over Trib to Box Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.