US Bridges

Bowling Green Rd. over Little Black Creek

FairPosted for load

Holmes County, Mississippi · Sec 11 T15N R 3E B · Structure no. SA2600000000096

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
150 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
520
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bowling Green Rd. over Little Black Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Bowling Green Rd. over Little Black Creek in Holmes County, Mississippi. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.

It carries about 520 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 780 by 2044. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesBowling Green Rd.
CrossesLittle Black Creek
LocationSec 11 T15N R 3E B
RouteCounty Highway 610
Coordinates33.16022, -89.95653
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for other load-capacity restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.8 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic520 (2018)
Projected traffic780 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$358,000 (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bowling Green Rd. over Little Black Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bowling Green Rd. over Little Black 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Bowling Green Rd. over Little Black Creek carry?

About 520 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Bowling Green Rd. over Little Black Creek?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Bowling Green Rd. over Little Black Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.