US Bridges

Lynn Ray Road over Boggy Branch

Fair

Forrest County, Mississippi · Sec 25 T 5N R13W B · Structure no. SA1800000000198

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
57 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
694
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lynn Ray Road over Boggy Branch is a concrete channel beam carrying Lynn Ray Road over Boggy Branch in Forrest County, Mississippi. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 694 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,041 by 2044. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLynn Ray Road
CrossesBoggy Branch
LocationSec 25 T 5N R13W B
RouteCity Street 39
CountyForrest County
StateMississippi
Coordinates31.36358, -89.25597
Functional classUrban 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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
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 rating50.6 US tons
Inventory rating30.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic694 (2024)
Projected traffic1,041 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$175,000 (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lynn Ray Road over Boggy Branch built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lynn Ray Road over Boggy Branch 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Lynn Ray Road over Boggy Branch carry?

About 694 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Lynn Ray Road over Boggy Branch?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Lynn Ray Road over Boggy Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.