US Bridges

Kings Road over Bouie Creek

Good

Jefferson Davis County, Mississippi · Sec 30 T 7N R16W B · Structure no. SA3300000000041

Built
1986
39 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
190 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kings Road over Bouie Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Kings Road over Bouie Creek in Jefferson Davis County, Mississippi. It was built in 1986 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 39 years old, older 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 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 90 by 2046. The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesKings Road
CrossesBouie Creek
LocationSec 30 T 7N R16W B
RouteCounty Highway 127
Coordinates31.53797, -89.63975
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.7 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans10
Design loadHS 20
Structure length190 ft (57.9 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2024)
Projected traffic90 by 2046
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$108,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Kings Road over Bouie Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is Kings 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 Kings Road over Bouie Creek carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Kings Road over Bouie Creek?

The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Kings Road over Bouie Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.