Railroad Ave. over Trib of Bogue Phalia
PoorClosed to trafficBolivar County, Mississippi · Sec 31 T23N R 6W · Structure no. SA0600000000164
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 76 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 120
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Railroad Ave. over Trib of Bogue Phalia is a concrete channel beam carrying Railroad Ave. over Trib of Bogue Phalia in Bolivar County, Mississippi. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 years old, older than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 1 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 120 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 180 by 2043. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 1 Imminent Failure | Major deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Frequently asked questions
When was Railroad Ave. over Trib of Bogue Phalia built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.
What condition is Railroad Ave. over Trib of Bogue Phalia in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.
How much traffic does Railroad Ave. over Trib of Bogue Phalia carry?
About 120 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Railroad Ave. over Trib of Bogue Phalia?
The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns Railroad Ave. over Trib of Bogue Phalia?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.