Cowart-Price Road over Carters Creek
FairPosted for loadPike County, Mississippi · Sec 27 T 4N R 9E B · Structure no. SA5700000000181
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 114 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 130
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Cowart-Price Road over Carters Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Cowart-Price Road over Carters Creek in Pike County, Mississippi. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 130 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 195 by 2044. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Cowart-Price Road over Carters Creek built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is Cowart-Price Road over Carters 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 February 2023.
How much traffic does Cowart-Price Road over Carters Creek carry?
About 130 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Cowart-Price Road over Carters Creek?
The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Cowart-Price Road over Carters Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.