Bowman Town Road over Buttermilk Creek
FairPosted for loadTate County, Mississippi · Sec 28 T 4S R 6W B · Structure no. SA6900000000020
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 78 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bowman Town Road over Buttermilk Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bowman Town Road over Buttermilk Creek in Tate County, Mississippi. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 6 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2044. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 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 | 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 Bowman Town Road over Buttermilk Creek built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bowman Town Road over Buttermilk 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does Bowman Town Road over Buttermilk Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Bowman Town Road over Buttermilk Creek?
The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Bowman Town Road over Buttermilk Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.