US Bridges

SR 47 over Bogue Culley Creek

Fair

Chickasaw County, Mississippi · 1.5 MI N SR 8 · Structure no. 310004700902290

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
580
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 47 over Bogue Culley Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 47 over Bogue Culley Creek in Chickasaw County, Mississippi. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 580 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 580 by 2043. The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesSR 47
CrossesBogue Culley Creek
Location1.5 MI N SR 8
RouteState Highway 47
Coordinates33.8614, -88.83456
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.1 US tons
Inventory rating43.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length28 ft (8.6 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 traffic580 (2023)
Projected traffic580 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR 47 over Bogue Culley Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 47 over Bogue Culley Creek 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does SR 47 over Bogue Culley Creek carry?

About 580 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR 47 over Bogue Culley Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns SR 47 over Bogue Culley Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.