SR 446 over Bouge Phalia River
PoorBolivar County, Mississippi · 6.3 MI E SR 1 · Structure no. 310044600600630
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 440 ft
- 11 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 480
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 446 over Bouge Phalia River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 446 over Bouge Phalia River in Bolivar County, Mississippi. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 4 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.
It carries about 480 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 480 by 2043. The structure is 440 ft (134.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 41 mi (66 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 SR 446 over Bouge Phalia River built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 446 over Bouge Phalia River 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does SR 446 over Bouge Phalia River carry?
About 480 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is SR 446 over Bouge Phalia River?
The structure is 440 ft (134.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns SR 446 over Bouge Phalia River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.