US Bridges

Ramsey Road over Bouie River

Good

Jefferson Davis County, Mississippi · Sec 1 T 8N R18W B · Structure no. SA3300000000077

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
280 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
210
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramsey Road over Bouie River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramsey Road over Bouie River 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 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 210 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2045. The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesRamsey Road
CrossesBouie River
LocationSec 1 T 8N R18W B
RouteCounty Highway 191
Coordinates31.68972, -89.77029
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.8 US tons
Inventory rating27.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadH 15
Structure length280 ft (85.3 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic210 (2023)
Projected traffic300 by 2045
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Ramsey Road over Bouie River built?

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

What condition is Ramsey Road 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 2023.

How much traffic does Ramsey Road over Bouie River carry?

About 210 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Ramsey Road over Bouie River?

The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Ramsey Road over Bouie River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.