US Bridges

Wiygul Road over Branch of Boguefala Crk

FairPosted for load

Itawamba County, Mississippi · Sec 16 T11S R 8E · Structure no. SA2900000000122

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wiygul Road over Branch of Boguefala Crk is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wiygul Road over Branch of Boguefala Crk in Itawamba County, Mississippi. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 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 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesWiygul Road
CrossesBranch of Boguefala Crk
LocationSec 16 T11S R 8E
RouteCounty Highway 204
CountyItawamba County
StateMississippi
Coordinates34.12819, -88.47066
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating11.1 US tons
Inventory rating6.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width13 ft (4.1 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4.1 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 closed6.8 mi (11 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$407,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wiygul Road over Branch of Boguefala Crk built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wiygul 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 Wiygul Road over Branch of Boguefala Crk carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Wiygul Road over Branch of Boguefala Crk?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.

Who owns Wiygul Road over Branch of Boguefala Crk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.