US Bridges

CO RD 270 over Boguehoma Creek

Fair

Clarke County, Mississippi · Sec 17 T 1N R15E · Structure no. SA1200000000013

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
155 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 270 over Boguehoma Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying CO RD 270 over Boguehoma Creek in Clarke County, Mississippi. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 years old, younger 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2044. The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCO RD 270
CrossesBoguehoma Creek
LocationSec 17 T 1N R15E
RouteCounty Highway 977
Coordinates31.93269, -88.78236
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating103 US tons
Inventory rating61.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length155 ft (47.2 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 traffic200 (2024)
Projected traffic300 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 CO RD 270 over Boguehoma Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 270 over Boguehoma 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does CO RD 270 over Boguehoma Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 270 over Boguehoma Creek?

The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 270 over Boguehoma Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.