US Bridges

Dorsey-Evergreen over Boguefala Creek

Fair

Itawamba County, Mississippi · Sec 36 T10S R 7E B · Structure no. SA2900000000087

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
240 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
846
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dorsey-Evergreen over Boguefala Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Dorsey-Evergreen over Boguefala Creek in Itawamba County, Mississippi. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 846 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,260 by 2043. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesDorsey-Evergreen
CrossesBoguefala Creek
LocationSec 36 T10S R 7E B
RouteCounty Highway 863
Coordinates34.16369, -88.51078
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.1 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length240 ft (73.2 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 traffic846 (2024)
Projected traffic1,260 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 Dorsey-Evergreen over Boguefala Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dorsey-Evergreen over Boguefala Creek 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Dorsey-Evergreen over Boguefala Creek carry?

About 846 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Dorsey-Evergreen over Boguefala Creek?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Dorsey-Evergreen over Boguefala Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.