US Bridges

Suqualena-Graham over Cow Creek

Good

Lauderdale County, Mississippi · Sec 14 T 6N R14E · Structure no. SA3800000000328

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
142 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Suqualena-Graham over Cow Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Suqualena-Graham over Cow Creek in Lauderdale County, Mississippi. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 80 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2043. The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesSuqualena-Graham
CrossesCow Creek
LocationSec 14 T 6N R14E
RouteCounty Highway 1181
Coordinates32.36256, -88.84197
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length142 ft (43.3 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2021)
Projected traffic120 by 2043
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Suqualena-Graham over Cow Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Suqualena-Graham 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Suqualena-Graham over Cow Creek carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Suqualena-Graham over Cow Creek?

The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Suqualena-Graham over Cow Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.