US Bridges

Boat Ramp Road over Old Tombigbee River

FairPosted for load

Itawamba County, Mississippi · Sec 35 T 7S R 8E B · Structure no. SA2900000000008

Built
1920
105 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Steel
Length
89 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
110
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Boat Ramp Road over Old Tombigbee River is a steel box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Boat Ramp Road over Old Tombigbee River in Itawamba County, Mississippi. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 105 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 110 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 165 by 2043. The structure is 89 ft (27.2 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.7 mi (51 km).

CarriesBoat Ramp Road
CrossesOld Tombigbee River
LocationSec 35 T 7S R 8E B
RouteCounty Highway 1010
Coordinates34.42658, -88.42131
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating3.1 US tons
Inventory rating3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length89 ft (27.2 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.9 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck11 ft (3.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic110 (2021)
Projected traffic165 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.7 mi (51 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$582,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Boat Ramp Road over Old Tombigbee River built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is Boat Ramp Road over Old Tombigbee River 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Boat Ramp Road over Old Tombigbee River carry?

About 110 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Boat Ramp Road over Old Tombigbee River?

The structure is 89 ft (27.2 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.9 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns Boat Ramp Road over Old Tombigbee River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.