US Bridges

Old Carolina Road over Bogueyaba Creek

Good

Itawamba County, Mississippi · Sec 19 T11S R 8E · Structure no. SA2900000000124

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
140 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
98
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Carolina Road over Bogueyaba Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Carolina Road over Bogueyaba Creek in Itawamba County, Mississippi. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 98 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2043. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesOld Carolina Road
CrossesBogueyaba Creek
LocationSec 19 T11S R 8E
RouteCounty Highway 214
Coordinates34.11678, -88.4955
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.5 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic98 (2024)
Projected traffic120 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Old Carolina Road over Bogueyaba Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Carolina Road over Bogueyaba 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Old Carolina Road over Bogueyaba Creek carry?

About 98 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Old Carolina Road over Bogueyaba Creek?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Old Carolina Road over Bogueyaba Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.