Bitter Creek Road over Bogue Phalia Creek
FairBolivar County, Mississippi · Sec 36 T21N R 7W · Structure no. SA0600000000077
- Built
- 2000
- 25 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 204 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2025 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bitter Creek Road over Bogue Phalia Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bitter Creek Road over Bogue Phalia Creek in Bolivar County, Mississippi. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 6 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 75 by 2045. The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bitter Creek Road over Bogue Phalia Creek built?
It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bitter Creek Road over Bogue Phalia 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does Bitter Creek Road over Bogue Phalia Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Bitter Creek Road over Bogue Phalia Creek?
The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Bitter Creek Road over Bogue Phalia Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.