US Bridges

SR 495 over Cow Creek

Good

Kemper County, Mississippi · 6.9 MI N SR 16 · Structure no. 310049503503070

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
122 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
140
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 495 over Cow Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 495 over Cow Creek in Kemper County, Mississippi. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 140 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 140 by 2043. The structure is 122 ft (37.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesSR 495
CrossesCow Creek
Location6.9 MI N SR 16
RouteState Highway 495
Coordinates32.83892, -88.86251
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.2 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length122 ft (37.1 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic140 (2023)
Projected traffic140 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 495 over Cow Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 495 over Cow Creek 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does SR 495 over Cow Creek carry?

About 140 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR 495 over Cow Creek?

The structure is 122 ft (37.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 495 over Cow Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.