US Bridges

Old HWY 28 over Bolls Creek

Fair

Jefferson County, Mississippi · Sec 41 T 8N R 2E · Structure no. SA3200000000010

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
107 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
75
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old HWY 28 over Bolls Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Old HWY 28 over Bolls Creek in Jefferson County, Mississippi. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 75 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 115 by 2028. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesOld HWY 28
CrossesBolls Creek
LocationSec 41 T 8N R 2E
RouteCounty Highway 140
Coordinates31.69692, -91.02803
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.8 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length107 ft (32.6 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2019)
Projected traffic115 by 2028
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$98.1 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old HWY 28 over Bolls Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old HWY 28 over Bolls 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Old HWY 28 over Bolls Creek carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Old HWY 28 over Bolls Creek?

The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Old HWY 28 over Bolls Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.