US Bridges

Beulah Road over Bogue Phalia Creek

Fair

Bolivar County, Mississippi · Sec 31 T23N R 6W B · Structure no. SA0600000000163

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
240 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Beulah Road over Bogue Phalia Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Beulah Road over Bogue Phalia Creek in Bolivar County, Mississippi. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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.

It carries about 500 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 750 by 2043. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesBeulah Road
CrossesBogue Phalia Creek
LocationSec 31 T23N R 6W B
RouteCounty Highway 1628
CountyBolivar County
StateMississippi
Coordinates33.79251, -90.86271
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.8 US tons
Inventory rating33.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans6
Design loadHS 15
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2023)
Projected traffic750 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Beulah Road over Bogue Phalia Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Beulah 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Beulah Road over Bogue Phalia Creek carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Beulah Road over Bogue Phalia Creek?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Beulah Road over Bogue Phalia Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.