US Bridges

Billy Bell RD over Bch of Bogue Chitto CR

FairPosted for load

Hinds County, Mississippi · Sec 23 T 7N R 1W B · Structure no. SA2500000000323

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
57 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Billy Bell RD over Bch of Bogue Chitto CR is a concrete channel beam carrying Billy Bell 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 500 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 750 by 2034. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesBilly Bell RD
CrossesBch of Bogue Chitto CR
LocationSec 23 T 7N R 1W B
RouteCounty Highway 5426
CountyHinds County
StateMississippi
Coordinates32.43333, -90.26556
Functional classRural 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 rating34.5 US tons
Inventory rating20.9 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 (8.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2014)
Projected traffic750 by 2034
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$170,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Billy Bell RD over Bch of Bogue Chitto CR built?

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

What condition is Billy Bell RD over Bch of Bogue Chitto CR 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 April 2024.

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

About 500 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Billy Bell RD over Bch of Bogue Chitto CR?

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 Billy Bell RD over Bch of Bogue Chitto CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.