US Bridges

Skelton Road over Bogue Hasty Creek

Good

Bolivar County, Mississippi · Sec 17 T20N R 6W · Structure no. SA0600000000009

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
155 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Skelton Road over Bogue Hasty Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Skelton Road over Bogue Hasty Creek in Bolivar County, Mississippi. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2045. The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesSkelton Road
CrossesBogue Hasty Creek
LocationSec 17 T20N R 6W
RouteCounty Highway 467
Coordinates33.57994, -90.84125
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.6 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length155 ft (47.2 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2025)
Projected traffic30 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Skelton Road over Bogue Hasty Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Skelton Road over Bogue Hasty 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Skelton Road over Bogue Hasty Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2025 count).

How long is Skelton Road over Bogue Hasty Creek?

The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Skelton Road over Bogue Hasty Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.