US Bridges

Trotter Road over Bch of Bogue Falia Creek

Poor

Hinds County, Mississippi · Sec 18 T 7N R 2W B · Structure no. SA2500000000341

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
57 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
180
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Trotter Road over Bch of Bogue Falia Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Trotter Road over Bch of Bogue Falia Creek in Hinds County, Mississippi. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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: open, posting recommended but not legally implemented.

It carries about 180 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 270 by 2035. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesTrotter Road
CrossesBch of Bogue Falia Creek
LocationSec 18 T 7N R 2W B
RouteCounty Highway 5023
Coordinates32.45556, -90.44156
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, posting recommended but not legally implemented
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating7.7 US tons
Inventory rating0 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 width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic180 (2015)
Projected traffic270 by 2035
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 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 Trotter Road over Bch of Bogue Falia Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Trotter Road over Bch of Bogue Falia Creek 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Trotter Road over Bch of Bogue Falia Creek carry?

About 180 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Trotter Road over Bch of Bogue Falia Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Trotter Road over Bch of Bogue Falia Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.