Bowles Road over Mound Bayou
GoodSunflower County, Mississippi · Sec 10 T17N R 4W · Structure no. SA670000000A010
- Built
- 2015
- 10 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 131 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 80
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bowles Road over Mound Bayou is a concrete channel beam carrying Bowles Road over Mound Bayou in Sunflower County, Mississippi. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 8 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 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2030. The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bowles Road over Mound Bayou built?
It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bowles Road over Mound Bayou 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does Bowles Road over Mound Bayou carry?
About 80 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Bowles Road over Mound Bayou?
The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Bowles Road over Mound Bayou?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.