Flag Chapel Road over Bogue Chitto Creek
PoorPosted for loadHinds County, Mississippi · Sec 14 T 6N R 1W · Structure no. SA2500000000409
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 69 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,000
- 2019 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Flag Chapel Road over Bogue Chitto Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Flag Chapel Road over Bogue Chitto Creek in Hinds County, Mississippi. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,500 by 2039. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Flag Chapel Road over Bogue Chitto Creek built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is Flag Chapel Road over Bogue Chitto 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Flag Chapel Road over Bogue Chitto Creek carry?
About 5,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Flag Chapel Road over Bogue Chitto Creek?
The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Flag Chapel Road over Bogue Chitto Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.