US Bridges

Crowe Road over Little Atchafalava Bayou

Good

Humphreys County, Mississippi · Sec 24 T15N R 4W · Structure no. SA2700000000069

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
81 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Crowe Road over Little Atchafalava Bayou is a concrete channel beam carrying Crowe Road over Little Atchafalava Bayou in Humphreys County, Mississippi. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15 by 2038. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 75.2 mi (121 km).

CarriesCrowe Road
CrossesLittle Atchafalava Bayou
LocationSec 24 T15N R 4W
RouteCounty Highway 70
Coordinates33.12874, -90.56432
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating69.6 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length81 ft (24.7 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2018)
Projected traffic15 by 2038
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed75.2 mi (121 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 Crowe Road over Little Atchafalava Bayou built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Crowe Road over Little Atchafalava Bayou 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Crowe Road over Little Atchafalava Bayou carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Crowe Road over Little Atchafalava Bayou?

The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Crowe Road over Little Atchafalava Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.