US Bridges

SR 41 over Cowpen Creek

Fair

Monroe County, Mississippi · 1.5 MI W US 45 · Structure no. 310004104800160

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
41 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,600
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 41 over Cowpen Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 41 over Cowpen Creek in Monroe County, Mississippi. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 1,600 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,600 by 2043. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 41
CrossesCowpen Creek
Location1.5 MI W US 45
RouteState Highway 41
CountyMonroe County
StateMississippi
Coordinates34.00063, -88.65206
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,600 (2023)
Projected traffic1,600 by 2043
Trucks14%
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

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 41 over Cowpen Creek built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 41 over Cowpen 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does SR 41 over Cowpen Creek carry?

About 1,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SR 41 over Cowpen Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns SR 41 over Cowpen Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.