US Bridges

Sam Graham Road over Bouie River Relief

Good

Jefferson Davis County, Mississippi · Sec 15 T 7N R17W · Structure no. SA330000000A048

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
139 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sam Graham Road over Bouie River Relief is a concrete channel beam carrying Sam Graham Road over Bouie River Relief in Jefferson Davis County, Mississippi. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 110 by 2046. The structure is 139 ft (42.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesSam Graham Road
CrossesBouie River Relief
LocationSec 15 T 7N R17W
RouteCounty Highway 20
Coordinates31.57513, -89.68925
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.3 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length139 ft (42.4 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2024)
Projected traffic110 by 2046
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Sam Graham Road over Bouie River Relief built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sam Graham Road over Bouie River Relief 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Sam Graham Road over Bouie River Relief carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Sam Graham Road over Bouie River Relief?

The structure is 139 ft (42.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Sam Graham Road over Bouie River Relief?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.