US Bridges

Alexander RD over Bogue Falia Creek

FairPosted for load

Hinds County, Mississippi · Sec 11 T 7N R 3W B · Structure no. SA2500000000355

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
57 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
140
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Alexander RD over Bogue Falia Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Alexander RD over Bogue Falia Creek in Hinds County, Mississippi. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 140 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 210 by 2035. 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).

CarriesAlexander RD
CrossesBogue Falia Creek
LocationSec 11 T 7N R 3W B
RouteCounty Highway 5021
Coordinates32.46061, -90.48453
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating21.9 US tons
Inventory rating13.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
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 traffic140 (2015)
Projected traffic210 by 2035
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$175,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Alexander RD over Bogue Falia Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Alexander RD over Bogue Falia Creek 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Alexander RD over Bogue Falia Creek carry?

About 140 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Alexander RD over 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 28 ft wide.

Who owns Alexander RD over Bogue Falia Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.