US Bridges

Cowhead RD over Broken Pumpkin Ck

Good

Noxubee County, Mississippi · Sec 5 T16N R18E · Structure no. SA5200000000133

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
65
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cowhead RD over Broken Pumpkin Ck is a concrete culvert carrying Cowhead RD over Broken Pumpkin Ck in Noxubee County, Mississippi. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 65 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2043. The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCowhead RD
CrossesBroken Pumpkin Ck
LocationSec 5 T16N R18E
RouteCounty Highway 136
Coordinates33.2764, -88.47177
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.2 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.6 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic65 (2022)
Projected traffic100 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$550,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cowhead RD over Broken Pumpkin Ck built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cowhead RD over Broken Pumpkin Ck 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 2024.

How much traffic does Cowhead RD over Broken Pumpkin Ck carry?

About 65 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Cowhead RD over Broken Pumpkin Ck?

The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns Cowhead RD over Broken Pumpkin Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.