US Bridges

Howard Road over West Bogue Hasty Creek

FairPosted for load

Bolivar County, Mississippi · Sec 8 T21N R 6W · Structure no. SA0600000000039

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Other
Steel
Length
74 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Howard Road over West Bogue Hasty Creek is a steel other carrying Howard Road over West Bogue Hasty Creek in Bolivar County, Mississippi. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 6 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 45 by 2044. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesHoward Road
CrossesWest Bogue Hasty Creek
LocationSec 8 T21N R 6W
RouteCounty Highway 399
CountyBolivar County
StateMississippi
Coordinates33.67497, -90.84628
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating3.1 US tons
Inventory rating3.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1 (+3 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2024)
Projected traffic45 by 2044
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$177,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Howard Road over West Bogue Hasty Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Howard Road over West Bogue Hasty Creek 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Howard Road over West Bogue Hasty Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Howard Road over West Bogue Hasty Creek?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Howard Road over West Bogue Hasty Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.