Lawrence Wiggton over Bowie Creek
GoodSimpson County, Mississippi · Sec 34 T10N R18W B · Structure no. SA6400000000120
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 164 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 60
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lawrence Wiggton over Bowie Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lawrence Wiggton over Bowie Creek in Simpson County, Mississippi. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 90 by 2042. The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Lawrence Wiggton over Bowie Creek built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is Lawrence Wiggton over Bowie 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does Lawrence Wiggton over Bowie Creek carry?
About 60 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Lawrence Wiggton over Bowie Creek?
The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Lawrence Wiggton over Bowie Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.