US Bridges

Bovina Cutoff Road over Markham Creek

Good

Warren County, Mississippi · Sec 19 T15N R 5E B · Structure no. SA7500000000034

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
93 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
130
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bovina Cutoff Road over Markham Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Bovina Cutoff Road over Markham Creek in Warren County, Mississippi. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 130 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 195 by 2044. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

CarriesBovina Cutoff Road
CrossesMarkham Creek
LocationSec 19 T15N R 5E B
RouteCounty Highway 497
Coordinates32.26719, -90.74531
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic130 (2022)
Projected traffic195 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.1 mi (34 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$681,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bovina Cutoff Road over Markham Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bovina Cutoff Road over Markham 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Bovina Cutoff Road over Markham Creek carry?

About 130 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Bovina Cutoff Road over Markham Creek?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Bovina Cutoff Road over Markham Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.