Booga Bottem Road over Pecan Bayou
PoorBolivar County, Mississippi · Sec 23 T25N R 5W · Structure no. SA0600000000223
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 57 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 60
- 2014 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Booga Bottem Road over Pecan Bayou is a concrete channel beam carrying Booga Bottem Road over Pecan Bayou in Bolivar County, Mississippi. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 2 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: open, temporary structure in place while original is closed.
It carries about 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 90 by 2034. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Booga Bottem Road over Pecan Bayou built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is Booga Bottem Road over Pecan Bayou 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Booga Bottem Road over Pecan Bayou carry?
About 60 vehicles per day (2014 count).
How long is Booga Bottem Road over Pecan Bayou?
The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Booga Bottem Road over Pecan Bayou?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.