Highway 29 Bridge

Highway 29 Bridge provides boat access to the Leaf River near New Augusta in Perry County, Mississippi. This is a major river system classified as a Stream Order 8 waterway, comparable to significant rivers like the Mississippi and Missouri. The Leaf River spans 192 miles total with a substantial drainage area of 3,533 square miles and an average flow of 5,454 cubic feet per second, making it a substantial waterway suitable for various boating activities.

The river at this location features moderate flow conditions with an average velocity of 2.92 feet per second and a gradient of 2.4 feet per mile. Given these characteristics, paddlers should expect moving water conditions typical of a major river system. The access point at the Highway 29 Bridge offers a convenient entry point to explore this section of the Leaf River, which flows toward the Mississippi River system approximately 273 miles downstream. Water conditions and boating experience requirements will vary depending on seasonal flow rates and recent weather patterns.