US Bridges

Bowman Town Road over Beartail Creek Beanctl

Fair

Tate County, Mississippi · Sec 20 T 4S R 6W B · Structure no. SA6900000000017

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
60 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bowman Town Road over Beartail Creek Beanctl is a concrete culvert carrying Bowman Town Road over Beartail Creek Beanctl in Tate County, Mississippi. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2044. The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesBowman Town Road
CrossesBeartail Creek Beanctl
LocationSec 20 T 4S R 6W B
RouteCounty Highway 139
CountyTate County
StateMississippi
Coordinates34.72353, -89.84714
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating34.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.2 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2024)
Projected traffic150 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Bowman Town Road over Beartail Creek Beanctl built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bowman Town Road over Beartail Creek Beanctl 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Bowman Town Road over Beartail Creek Beanctl carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Bowman Town Road over Beartail Creek Beanctl?

The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns Bowman Town Road over Beartail Creek Beanctl?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.