US Bridges

Flag Chapel RD over Branch of Bogue Chitto

Fair

Hinds County, Mississippi · Sec 14 T 6N R 1W · Structure no. SA2500000000413

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,000
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Flag Chapel RD over Branch of Bogue Chitto is a concrete culvert carrying Flag Chapel RD over Branch of Bogue Chitto in Hinds County, Mississippi. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,500 by 2043. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesFlag Chapel RD
CrossesBranch of Bogue Chitto
LocationSec 14 T 6N R 1W
RouteCity Street 82690
CountyHinds County
StateMississippi
Coordinates32.36822, -90.26747
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.2 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 15
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,000 (2023)
Projected traffic7,500 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Flag Chapel RD over Branch of Bogue Chitto built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Flag Chapel RD over Branch of Bogue Chitto 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Flag Chapel RD over Branch of Bogue Chitto carry?

About 5,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Flag Chapel RD over Branch of Bogue Chitto?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Flag Chapel RD over Branch of Bogue Chitto?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.