Old Highway 41 over Cowpen Creek
GoodMonroe County, Mississippi · Sec 35 T12S R 6E B · Structure no. SA4800000000017
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 34 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 192
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old Highway 41 over Cowpen Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Old Highway 41 over Cowpen Creek in Monroe County, Mississippi. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 192 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2040. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old Highway 41 over Cowpen Creek built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old Highway 41 over Cowpen 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 February 2023.
How much traffic does Old Highway 41 over Cowpen Creek carry?
About 192 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Old Highway 41 over Cowpen Creek?
The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).
Who owns Old Highway 41 over Cowpen Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.