US Bridges

Hussey Bottom Rd. over Boguefala Creek

Good

Itawamba County, Mississippi · Sec 23 T10S R 7E · Structure no. SA2900000000086

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
280 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
48
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hussey Bottom Rd. over Boguefala Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hussey Bottom Rd. over Boguefala Creek in Itawamba County, Mississippi. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 48 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2043. The structure is 280 ft (85.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesHussey Bottom Rd.
CrossesBoguefala Creek
LocationSec 23 T10S R 7E
RouteCounty Highway 240
Coordinates34.19189, -88.53847
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating83.9 US tons
Inventory rating43.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length280 ft (85.4 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic48 (2024)
Projected traffic60 by 2043
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Hussey Bottom Rd. over Boguefala Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hussey Bottom Rd. over Boguefala Creek 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Hussey Bottom Rd. over Boguefala Creek carry?

About 48 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Hussey Bottom Rd. over Boguefala Creek?

The structure is 280 ft (85.4 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Hussey Bottom Rd. over Boguefala Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.