US Bridges

Ovett-Moselle RD over Bogue Homa Creek

Fair

Jones County, Mississippi · Sec 18 T 6N R10W B · Structure no. SA3400000000006

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
460 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
750
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ovett-Moselle RD over Bogue Homa Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ovett-Moselle RD over Bogue Homa Creek in Jones County, Mississippi. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 750 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,125 by 2043. The structure is 460 ft (140.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

Location

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CarriesOvett-Moselle RD
CrossesBogue Homa Creek
LocationSec 18 T 6N R10W B
RouteCounty Highway 238
CountyJones County
StateMississippi
Coordinates31.47972, -89.04603
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating21.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans11
Design loadHS 15
Structure length460 ft (140.2 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic750 (2023)
Projected traffic1,125 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ovett-Moselle RD over Bogue Homa Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ovett-Moselle RD over Bogue Homa Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does Ovett-Moselle RD over Bogue Homa Creek carry?

About 750 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Ovett-Moselle RD over Bogue Homa Creek?

The structure is 460 ft (140.2 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Ovett-Moselle RD over Bogue Homa Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.