US Bridges

Ramola RD over Booths Creek

Fair

Claiborne County, Mississippi · Sec 30 T12N R 4E B · Structure no. SA1100000000067

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
93 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
520
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramola RD over Booths Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Ramola RD over Booths Creek in Claiborne County, Mississippi. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 520 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 750 by 2043. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesRamola RD
CrossesBooths Creek
LocationSec 30 T12N R 4E B
RouteCounty Highway 14
Coordinates31.9968, -90.82903
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic520 (2023)
Projected traffic750 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$256,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ramola RD over Booths Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ramola RD over Booths 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Ramola RD over Booths Creek carry?

About 520 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Ramola RD over Booths Creek?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Ramola RD over Booths Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.