US Bridges

Thompson Road over Bogue Phalia Creek

Good

Bolivar County, Mississippi · Sec 10 T24N R 7W B · Structure no. SA0600000000213

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
49 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
110
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Thompson Road over Bogue Phalia Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Thompson Road over Bogue Phalia Creek in Bolivar County, Mississippi. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 110 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 165 by 2043. The structure is 49 ft (15 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesThompson Road
CrossesBogue Phalia Creek
LocationSec 10 T24N R 7W B
RouteCounty Highway 603
Coordinates33.93736, -90.91756
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.6 US tons
Inventory rating45.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length49 ft (15 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic110 (2023)
Projected traffic165 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 Thompson Road over Bogue Phalia Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Thompson Road over Bogue Phalia Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

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

About 110 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Thompson Road over Bogue Phalia Creek?

The structure is 49 ft (15 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns Thompson Road over Bogue Phalia Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.