US Bridges

Williamsburg Road over Bouie Creek

Good

Jefferson Davis County, Mississippi · Sec 4 T 6N R17W B · Structure no. SA3300000000009

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
131 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,300
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Williamsburg Road over Bouie Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Williamsburg Road over Bouie Creek in Jefferson Davis County, Mississippi. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 1,300 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,450 by 2046. The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesWilliamsburg Road
CrossesBouie Creek
LocationSec 4 T 6N R17W B
RouteCounty Highway 197
Coordinates31.51883, -89.70789
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.6 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length131 ft (39.9 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,300 (2024)
Projected traffic1,450 by 2046
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Williamsburg Road over Bouie Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Williamsburg Road over Bouie 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Williamsburg Road over Bouie Creek carry?

About 1,300 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Williamsburg Road over Bouie Creek?

The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Williamsburg Road over Bouie Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.