US Bridges

Sumrall Road over Bouie Creek

PoorClosed to traffic

Jefferson Davis County, Mississippi · Sec 29 T 7N R16W · Structure no. SA3300000000040

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
228 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
120
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sumrall Road over Bouie Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Sumrall Road over Bouie Creek in Jefferson Davis County, Mississippi. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, older than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 120 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 180 by 2034. The structure is 228 ft (69.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSumrall Road
CrossesBouie Creek
LocationSec 29 T 7N R16W
RouteCounty Highway 14
Coordinates31.5457, -89.62848
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

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.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans12
Design loadH 15
Structure length228 ft (69.5 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (2010)
Projected traffic180 by 2034
Trucks8%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$275,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sumrall Road over Bouie Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sumrall Road over Bouie Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Sumrall Road over Bouie Creek carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Sumrall Road over Bouie Creek?

The structure is 228 ft (69.5 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Sumrall Road over Bouie Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.