US Bridges

Sowell Road over Creek

Fair

Tate County, Mississippi · Sec 1 T 4S R 7W · Structure no. SA6900000000137

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sowell Road over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Sowell Road over Creek in Tate County, Mississippi. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 80 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2042. The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long.

CarriesSowell Road
CrossesCreek
LocationSec 1 T 4S R 7W
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates34.76718, -89.89215
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.1 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.4 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2022)
Projected traffic120 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Sowell Road over Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sowell Road over 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 2024.

How much traffic does Sowell Road over Creek carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Sowell Road over Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns Sowell Road over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.