SR 8 over Bogue Phalia River
FairBolivar County, Mississippi · 9.5 MI E SR 1 · Structure no. 310000800600910
- Built
- 1992
- 33 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 282 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,300
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 8 over Bogue Phalia River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 8 over Bogue Phalia River in Bolivar County, Mississippi. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 2,300 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,600 by 2043. The structure is 282 ft (86 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 8 over Bogue Phalia River built?
It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 8 over Bogue Phalia River 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does SR 8 over Bogue Phalia River carry?
About 2,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.
How long is SR 8 over Bogue Phalia River?
The structure is 282 ft (86 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns SR 8 over Bogue Phalia River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.