US Bridges

SR 35 over Bokshenya Creek

Good

Attala County, Mississippi · 4.9 MI S Natchez Trace · Structure no. 310002500415060

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
302 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,600
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 35 over Bokshenya Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 35 over Bokshenya Creek in Attala County, Mississippi. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,600 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,600 by 2043. The structure is 302 ft (92.1 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).

CarriesSR 35
CrossesBokshenya Creek
Location4.9 MI S Natchez Trace
RouteState Highway 35
Coordinates32.96888, -89.56108
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length302 ft (92.1 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,600 (2023)
Projected traffic3,600 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed37.3 mi (60 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR 35 over Bokshenya Creek built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 35 over Bokshenya 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SR 35 over Bokshenya Creek carry?

About 3,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR 35 over Bokshenya Creek?

The structure is 302 ft (92.1 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns SR 35 over Bokshenya Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.