US Bridges

Boykin Creek RD over Little Gaines Creek

Good

Greene County, Mississippi · Sec 8 T 4N R 8W · Structure no. SA2100000000080

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
69 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Boykin Creek RD over Little Gaines Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Boykin Creek RD over Little Gaines Creek in Greene County, Mississippi. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2045. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesBoykin Creek RD
CrossesLittle Gaines Creek
LocationSec 8 T 4N R 8W
RouteCounty Highway 155
Coordinates31.3227, -88.81167
Functional classRural Local

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.8 US tons
Inventory rating46.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2023)
Projected traffic60 by 2045
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 Boykin Creek RD over Little Gaines Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Boykin Creek RD over Little Gaines 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Boykin Creek RD over Little Gaines Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Boykin Creek RD over Little Gaines Creek?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Boykin Creek RD over Little Gaines Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.