Hawkins Crossing over Sowashee Creek
FairPosted for loadLauderdale County, Mississippi · Sec 9 T 6N R16E B · Structure no. SA3800000000117
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 193 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,200
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Hawkins Crossing over Sowashee Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hawkins Crossing over Sowashee Creek in Lauderdale 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 5 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 load restriction.
It carries about 2,200 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,300 by 2043. The structure is 193 ft (58.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Hawkins Crossing over Sowashee Creek built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is Hawkins Crossing over Sowashee 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 2023.
How much traffic does Hawkins Crossing over Sowashee Creek carry?
About 2,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is Hawkins Crossing over Sowashee Creek?
The structure is 193 ft (58.8 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Hawkins Crossing over Sowashee Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.