US Bridges

Old HWY 15 over Relief for Boguehoma Ck

Fair

Jones County, Mississippi · Sec 23 T 7N R11W B · Structure no. SA3400000000067

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
95 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old HWY 15 over Relief for Boguehoma Ck is a concrete slab carrying Old HWY 15 over Relief for Boguehoma Ck in Jones 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 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2043. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesOld HWY 15
CrossesRelief for Boguehoma Ck
LocationSec 23 T 7N R11W B
RouteCounty Highway 248
Coordinates31.55417, -89.06728
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2023)
Projected traffic450 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
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 Old HWY 15 over Relief for Boguehoma Ck built?

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

What condition is Old HWY 15 over Relief for Boguehoma Ck 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 Old HWY 15 over Relief for Boguehoma Ck carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Old HWY 15 over Relief for Boguehoma Ck?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Old HWY 15 over Relief for Boguehoma Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.