US Bridges

Bowles Road over South Lake Drain

Good

Quitman County, Mississippi · Sec 13 T 8S R10W · Structure no. SA600000000A019

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
41 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bowles Road over South Lake Drain is a concrete culvert carrying Bowles Road over South Lake Drain in Quitman County, Mississippi. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 80 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2035. The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesBowles Road
CrossesSouth Lake Drain
LocationSec 13 T 8S R10W
RouteCounty Highway 82
Coordinates34.38001, -90.20504
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
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94.7 US tons
Inventory rating72.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length41 ft (12.4 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2015)
Projected traffic120 by 2035
Trucks2%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bowles Road over South Lake Drain built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bowles Road over South Lake Drain 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Bowles Road over South Lake Drain carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Bowles Road over South Lake Drain?

The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Bowles Road over South Lake Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.