US Bridges

Terrell-Lone Star over Bouie River

Good

Jefferson Davis County, Mississippi · Sec 5 T 7N R17W B · Structure no. SA3300000000044

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
420 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Terrell-Lone Star over Bouie River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Terrell-Lone Star over Bouie River in Jefferson Davis County, Mississippi. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 230 by 2046. The structure is 420 ft (128 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesTerrell-Lone Star
CrossesBouie River
LocationSec 5 T 7N R17W B
RouteCounty Highway 24
Coordinates31.60719, -89.73077
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionAugust 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating69.9 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20
Structure length420 ft (128 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2024)
Projected traffic230 by 2046
Trucks8%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Terrell-Lone Star over Bouie River built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Terrell-Lone Star over Bouie River 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Terrell-Lone Star over Bouie River carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Terrell-Lone Star over Bouie River?

The structure is 420 ft (128 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Terrell-Lone Star over Bouie River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.