Bonita Drive over Sowashee Creek
FairLauderdale County, Mississippi · Sec 17 T 6N R16E · Structure no. SA3800000000123
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 217 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bonita Drive over Sowashee Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Bonita Drive over Sowashee Creek in Lauderdale County, Mississippi. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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.
It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2043. The structure is 217 ft (66.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bonita Drive over Sowashee Creek built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bonita Drive 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does Bonita Drive over Sowashee Creek carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Bonita Drive over Sowashee Creek?
The structure is 217 ft (66.1 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Bonita Drive over Sowashee Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.