US Bridges

SR 28 over Boles Creek

FairPosted for load

Jefferson County, Mississippi · 2.9 M E SR 33 · Structure no. 310002803200270

Built
1942
83 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
100 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 28 over Boles Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 28 over Boles Creek in Jefferson County, Mississippi. It was built in 1942, so it is 83 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 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,500 by 2043. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 75.2 mi (121 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 28
CrossesBoles Creek
Location2.9 M E SR 33
RouteState Highway 28
CountyJefferson County
StateMississippi
Coordinates31.68591, -91.02781
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating32.5 US tons
Inventory rating19.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2023)
Projected traffic1,500 by 2043
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed75.2 mi (121 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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$600 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 28 over Boles Creek built?

It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 28 over Boles 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does SR 28 over Boles Creek carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SR 28 over Boles Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns SR 28 over Boles Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.