US Bridges

Old Gunnison Road over Bogue Phalia Creek

Good

Bolivar County, Mississippi · Sec 14 T24N R 7W · Structure no. SA0600000000215

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
155 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Gunnison Road over Bogue Phalia Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Old Gunnison Road over Bogue Phalia Creek in Bolivar County, Mississippi. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 40 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2044. The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesOld Gunnison Road
CrossesBogue Phalia Creek
LocationSec 14 T24N R 7W
RouteCounty Highway 186
Coordinates33.92278, -90.89694
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.6 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length155 ft (47.2 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2024)
Projected traffic60 by 2044
Trucks10%
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 Old Gunnison Road over Bogue Phalia Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Gunnison 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 Old Gunnison Road over Bogue Phalia Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Old Gunnison Road over Bogue Phalia Creek?

The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Old Gunnison Road over Bogue Phalia Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.