US Bridges

Silver Run Road over Cowpen Creek

Good

Pearl River County, Mississippi · Sec 9 T 3S R14W B · Structure no. SA5500000000047

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
95 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
520
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Silver Run Road over Cowpen Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Silver Run Road over Cowpen Creek in Pearl River County, Mississippi. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 64 years old, older 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 520 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2045. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesSilver Run Road
CrossesCowpen Creek
LocationSec 9 T 3S R14W B
RouteCounty Highway 125
Coordinates30.80206, -89.40221
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic520 (2023)
Projected traffic600 by 2045
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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$135,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Silver Run Road over Cowpen Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is Silver Run 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Silver Run Road over Cowpen Creek carry?

About 520 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Silver Run Road over Cowpen Creek?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Silver Run Road over Cowpen Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.