Whatley Road over Cowpen Creek
GoodMonroe County, Mississippi · Sec 13 T13S R 6E · Structure no. SA4800000000057
- Built
- 1999
- 26 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 93 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 118
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Whatley Road over Cowpen Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Whatley Road over Cowpen Creek in Monroe County, Mississippi. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 118 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2040. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Whatley Road over Cowpen Creek built?
It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.
What condition is Whatley Road 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does Whatley Road over Cowpen Creek carry?
About 118 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Whatley Road over Cowpen Creek?
The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Whatley Road over Cowpen Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.