US Bridges

SR 541 over Bowie River

Fair

Jefferson Davis County, Mississippi · 4.7 MI S Simpson Cl · Structure no. 310054103300620

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
200 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
370
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 541 over Bowie River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 541 over Bowie River in Jefferson Davis County, Mississippi. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 370 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 370 by 2043. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 541
CrossesBowie River
Location4.7 MI S Simpson Cl
RouteState Highway 541
CountyJefferson Davis County
StateMississippi
Coordinates31.72575, -89.77616
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.5 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic370 (2023)
Projected traffic370 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed39.8 mi (64 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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$652 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 541 over Bowie River built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 541 over Bowie River 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does SR 541 over Bowie River carry?

About 370 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 541 over Bowie River?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SR 541 over Bowie River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.