US Bridges

Mcguffie Road over Bch of Straight Fence CR

Good

Hinds County, Mississippi · Sec 23 T 7N R 2W · Structure no. SA250000000A345

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mcguffie Road over Bch of Straight Fence CR is a concrete culvert carrying Mcguffie Road over Bch of Straight Fence CR in Hinds County, Mississippi. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 years old, younger than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2043. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesMcguffie Road
CrossesBch of Straight Fence CR
LocationSec 23 T 7N R 2W
RouteCounty Highway 5031
CountyHinds County
StateMississippi
Coordinates32.43833, -90.37278
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum 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 spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2023)
Projected traffic300 by 2043
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mcguffie Road over Bch of Straight Fence CR built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mcguffie Road over Bch of Straight Fence CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does Mcguffie Road over Bch of Straight Fence CR carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Mcguffie Road over Bch of Straight Fence CR?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns Mcguffie Road over Bch of Straight Fence CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.