US Bridges

Bowling Green Rd. over Branch of Black Creek

Fair

Holmes County, Mississippi · Sec 7 T15N R 4E B · Structure no. SA2600000000107

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
510
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bowling Green Rd. over Branch of Black Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Bowling Green Rd. over Branch of Black Creek in Holmes County, Mississippi. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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.

It carries about 510 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 765 by 2044. The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesBowling Green Rd.
CrossesBranch of Black Creek
LocationSec 7 T15N R 4E B
RouteCounty Highway 610
Coordinates33.15938, -89.92906
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
Channel and channel protection3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.2 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length28 ft (8.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic510 (2018)
Projected traffic765 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Bowling Green Rd. over Branch of Black Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bowling Green Rd. over Branch of 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 Branch of Black Creek carry?

About 510 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Bowling Green Rd. over Branch of Black Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Bowling Green Rd. over Branch of Black Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.