US Bridges

Bonhomie Road over Burketts Creek

Good

Forrest County, Mississippi · Sec 28 T 4N R13W B · Structure no. SA1800000000167

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bonhomie Road over Burketts Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Bonhomie Road over Burketts Creek in Forrest County, Mississippi. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2044. The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesBonhomie Road
CrossesBurketts Creek
LocationSec 28 T 4N R13W B
RouteCity Street 90
Coordinates31.27688, -89.3081
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.8 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2024)
Projected traffic150 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Bonhomie Road over Burketts Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bonhomie Road over Burketts 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Bonhomie Road over Burketts Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Bonhomie Road over Burketts Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Bonhomie Road over Burketts Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.