Bowling Green Road over Branch of Middle Fork
PoorWilkinson County, Mississippi · Sec 20 T 1N R 1W · Structure no. SA7900000000001
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 44 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 80
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bowling Green Road over Branch of Middle Fork is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bowling Green Road over Branch of Middle Fork in Wilkinson County, Mississippi. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 years old, older than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: open, temporary structure in place while original is closed.
It carries about 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 90 by 2046. The structure is 44 ft (13.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bowling Green Road over Branch of Middle Fork built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bowling Green Road over Branch of Middle Fork in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.
How much traffic does Bowling Green Road over Branch of Middle Fork carry?
About 80 vehicles per day (2024 count).
How long is Bowling Green Road over Branch of Middle Fork?
The structure is 44 ft (13.5 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Bowling Green Road over Branch of Middle Fork?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.