US Bridges

Boatwright Road over Stillwater Bayou

FairPosted for load

Bolivar County, Mississippi · Sec 15 T20N R 7W · Structure no. SA0600000000013

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Boatwright Road over Stillwater Bayou is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Boatwright Road over Stillwater Bayou in Bolivar County, Mississippi. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2 by 2043. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 26 ft wide.

CarriesBoatwright Road
CrossesStillwater Bayou
LocationSec 15 T20N R 7W
RouteCounty Highway 476
Coordinates33.57792, -90.91087
Functional classRural Local

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating31.5 US tons
Inventory rating18.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1 (2015)
Projected traffic2 by 2043
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Boatwright Road over Stillwater Bayou built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Boatwright Road over Stillwater Bayou 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Boatwright Road over Stillwater Bayou carry?

About 1 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Boatwright Road over Stillwater Bayou?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Boatwright Road over Stillwater Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.