Blue Cain Road over Bch of Hushpuckena River
FairBolivar County, Mississippi · Sec 4 T24N R 5W · Structure no. SA0600000000188
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 38 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Blue Cain Road over Bch of Hushpuckena River is a concrete channel beam carrying Blue Cain Road over Bch of Hushpuckena River in Bolivar County, Mississippi. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 75 by 2043. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Blue Cain Road over Bch of Hushpuckena River built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is Blue Cain Road over Bch of Hushpuckena River 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 Blue Cain Road over Bch of Hushpuckena River carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Blue Cain Road over Bch of Hushpuckena River?
The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Blue Cain Road over Bch of Hushpuckena River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.