US Bridges

Lanewood RD over Bch of Bogue Chitto CR

PoorPosted for load

Hinds County, Mississippi · Sec 14 T 7N R 1W · Structure no. SA2500000000320

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2025
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
400
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lanewood RD over Bch of Bogue Chitto CR is a concrete channel beam carrying Lanewood RD over Bch of Bogue Chitto CR in Hinds County, Mississippi. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 years old, older than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 400 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2044. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesLanewood RD
CrossesBch of Bogue Chitto CR
LocationSec 14 T 7N R 1W
RouteCounty Highway 5040
Coordinates32.45519, -90.27374
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 rating41.7 US tons
Inventory rating27.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length31 ft (9.4 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 traffic400 (2024)
Projected traffic600 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$127,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lanewood RD over Bch of Bogue Chitto CR built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lanewood RD over Bch of Bogue Chitto CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.

How much traffic does Lanewood RD over Bch of Bogue Chitto CR carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Lanewood RD over Bch of Bogue Chitto CR?

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

Who owns Lanewood RD over Bch of Bogue Chitto CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.