US Bridges

W. Northside Dr. over Branch Bogue Chitto Ck

PoorClosed to traffic

Hinds County, Mississippi · Sec 15 T 6N R 1W · Structure no. SA2500000000431

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,000
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

W. Northside Dr. over Branch Bogue Chitto Ck is a concrete channel beam carrying W. Northside Dr. over Branch Bogue Chitto Ck in Hinds County, Mississippi. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 1 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 6,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,300 by 2043. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesW. Northside Dr.
CrossesBranch Bogue Chitto Ck
LocationSec 15 T 6N R 1W
RouteCity Street 6926
Coordinates32.35652, -90.29204
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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
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.
Substructure1 Imminent FailureMajor deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width59 ft (18.1 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,000 (2022)
Projected traffic6,300 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was W. Northside Dr. over Branch Bogue Chitto Ck built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is W. Northside Dr. over Branch Bogue Chitto Ck 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does W. Northside Dr. over Branch Bogue Chitto Ck carry?

About 6,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is W. Northside Dr. over Branch Bogue Chitto Ck?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns W. Northside Dr. over Branch Bogue Chitto Ck?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.