US Bridges

Santee Methodist R over Bouie Creek

Good

Jefferson Davis County, Mississippi · Sec 33 T 7N R17W · Structure no. SA3300000000051

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
93 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
110
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Santee Methodist R over Bouie Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Santee Methodist R over Bouie Creek in Jefferson Davis County, Mississippi. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 110 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2046. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSantee Methodist R
CrossesBouie Creek
LocationSec 33 T 7N R17W
RouteCounty Highway 27
Coordinates31.53514, -89.72166
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.9 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.5 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic110 (2024)
Projected traffic150 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 Santee Methodist R over Bouie Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Santee Methodist R 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Santee Methodist R over Bouie Creek carry?

About 110 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Santee Methodist R over Bouie Creek?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Santee Methodist R over Bouie Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.