US Bridges

Good Hope Road over West Bouie Creek

Good

Jefferson Davis County, Mississippi · Sec 36 T 7N R17W B · Structure no. SA3300000000053

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
214 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
470
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Good Hope Road over West Bouie Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Good Hope Road over West Bouie Creek in Jefferson Davis County, Mississippi. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 470 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 510 by 2046. The structure is 214 ft (65.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesGood Hope Road
CrossesWest Bouie Creek
LocationSec 36 T 7N R17W B
RouteCounty Highway 129
Coordinates31.52608, -89.65485
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 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 rating71 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length214 ft (65.2 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic470 (2024)
Projected traffic510 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 Good Hope Road over West Bouie Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Good Hope Road over West 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 Good Hope Road over West Bouie Creek carry?

About 470 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Good Hope Road over West Bouie Creek?

The structure is 214 ft (65.2 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Good Hope Road over West Bouie Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.