US Bridges

North Bogue Road over Bogue Phalia Creek

PoorPosted for load

Bolivar County, Mississippi · Sec 10 T23N R 7W · Structure no. SA0600000000171

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
171 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

North Bogue Road over Bogue Phalia Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying North Bogue Road over Bogue Phalia Creek in Bolivar County, Mississippi. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 4 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: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 90 by 2035. The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesNorth Bogue Road
CrossesBogue Phalia Creek
LocationSec 10 T23N R 7W
RouteCounty Highway 227
Coordinates33.85319, -90.91901
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating17.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20
Structure length171 ft (52.1 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2015)
Projected traffic90 by 2035
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$452,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was North Bogue Road over Bogue Phalia Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is North Bogue Road over Bogue Phalia Creek 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 November 2024.

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

About 60 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is North Bogue Road over Bogue Phalia Creek?

The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns North Bogue Road over Bogue Phalia Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.