Deer Hill Road over Boguefala Creek
PoorClosed to trafficItawamba County, Mississippi · Sec 8 T11S R 8E B · Structure no. SA2900000000120
- Built
- 1954
- 71 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Other
- Steel
- Length
- 154 ft
- 100 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 40
- 2013 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Deer Hill Road over Boguefala Creek is a steel other carrying Deer Hill Road over Boguefala Creek in Itawamba County, Mississippi. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 years old, older than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 2 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2045. The structure is 154 ft (47 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Substructure | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Deer Hill Road over Boguefala Creek built?
It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.
What condition is Deer Hill Road over Boguefala Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does Deer Hill Road over Boguefala Creek carry?
About 40 vehicles per day (2013 count).
How long is Deer Hill Road over Boguefala Creek?
The structure is 154 ft (47 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Deer Hill Road over Boguefala Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.