US Bridges

Peps Point Road over Bouie River

Good

Forrest County, Mississippi · Sec 14 T 5N R14W B · Structure no. SA1800000000211

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
790 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,000
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Peps Point Road over Bouie River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Peps Point Road over Bouie River in Forrest County, Mississippi. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,420 by 2043. The structure is 790 ft (240.8 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesPeps Point Road
CrossesBouie River
LocationSec 14 T 5N R14W B
RouteCounty Highway 218
Coordinates31.39629, -89.36513
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating13.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+7 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length790 ft (240.8 m)
Longest span150 ft (45.7 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2023)
Projected traffic2,420 by 2043
Trucks8%
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

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$7.6 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Peps Point Road over Bouie River built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Peps Point Road over Bouie River 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Peps Point Road over Bouie River carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Peps Point Road over Bouie River?

The structure is 790 ft (240.8 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Peps Point Road over Bouie River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.