US Bridges

Thompson Road over Trib of Bogue Chitto

PoorClosed to traffic

Hinds County, Mississippi · Sec 27 T 7N R 1W · Structure no. SA2500000000328

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
51 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Thompson Road over Trib of Bogue Chitto is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Thompson Road over Trib of Bogue Chitto in Hinds County, Mississippi. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger 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 2 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: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2044. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesThompson Road
CrossesTrib of Bogue Chitto
LocationSec 27 T 7N R 1W
RouteCounty Highway 4073
Coordinates32.41942, -90.2795
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.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure2 CriticalAdvanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2024)
Projected traffic30 by 2044
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$156,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Thompson Road over Trib of Bogue Chitto built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Thompson Road over Trib of Bogue Chitto 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Thompson Road over Trib of Bogue Chitto carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Thompson Road over Trib of Bogue Chitto?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Thompson Road over Trib of Bogue Chitto?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.