US Bridges

Ratliff Road over Bogue Chitto Creek

Good

Hinds County, Mississippi · Sec 19 T 7N R 1W B · Structure no. SA2500000000322

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
95 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
850
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ratliff Road over Bogue Chitto Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Ratliff Road over Bogue Chitto Creek in Hinds County, Mississippi. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 850 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,275 by 2043. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesRatliff Road
CrossesBogue Chitto Creek
LocationSec 19 T 7N R 1W B
RouteCounty Highway 4198
Coordinates32.43303, -90.33264
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.8 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic850 (2023)
Projected traffic1,275 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$269,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ratliff Road over Bogue Chitto Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ratliff Road over Bogue Chitto 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Ratliff Road over Bogue Chitto Creek carry?

About 850 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Ratliff Road over Bogue Chitto Creek?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Ratliff Road over Bogue Chitto Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.