US Bridges

Deer Hill Road over Branch of Boguefala Crk

FairPosted for load

Itawamba County, Mississippi · Sec 8 T11S R 8E B · Structure no. SA2900000000118

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Steel
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Deer Hill Road over Branch of Boguefala Crk is a steel box beam or girders - multiple carrying Deer Hill Road over Branch of Boguefala Crk in Itawamba County, Mississippi. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger 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 5 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 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2043. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesDeer Hill Road
CrossesBranch of Boguefala Crk
LocationSec 8 T11S R 8E B
RouteCounty Highway 1009
CountyItawamba County
StateMississippi
Coordinates34.14072, -88.48242
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating3.4 US tons
Inventory rating3.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2021)
Projected traffic60 by 2043
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$328,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Deer Hill Road over Branch of Boguefala Crk built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Deer Hill Road over Branch of Boguefala Crk 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Deer Hill Road over Branch of Boguefala Crk carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Deer Hill Road over Branch of Boguefala Crk?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Deer Hill Road over Branch of Boguefala Crk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.