US Bridges

SR 448 over Bouge Phalia

Fair

Bolivar County, Mississippi · 11.2 MI E SR 1 · Structure no. 310044800601120

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
292 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
420
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 448 over Bouge Phalia is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 448 over Bouge Phalia in Bolivar County, Mississippi. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, older 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 5 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 420 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 420 by 2043. The structure is 292 ft (89 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 448
CrossesBouge Phalia
Location11.2 MI E SR 1
RouteState Highway 448
CountyBolivar County
StateMississippi
Coordinates33.60292, -90.85337
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating45.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+6 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length292 ft (89 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic420 (2023)
Projected traffic420 by 2043
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 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 448 over Bouge Phalia built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 448 over Bouge Phalia 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does SR 448 over Bouge Phalia carry?

About 420 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is SR 448 over Bouge Phalia?

The structure is 292 ft (89 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns SR 448 over Bouge Phalia?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.