US Bridges

Boney Road over Etehoma Creek

Fair

Jones County, Mississippi · Sec 34 T10N R13W · Structure no. SA3400000000223

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
95 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Boney Road over Etehoma Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Boney Road over Etehoma Creek in Jones County, Mississippi. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 5 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 40 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2043. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesBoney Road
CrossesEtehoma Creek
LocationSec 34 T10N R13W
RouteCounty Highway 287
Coordinates31.7917, -89.29518
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.6 US tons
Inventory rating27.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2023)
Projected traffic60 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$850,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Boney Road over Etehoma Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Boney Road over Etehoma 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Boney Road over Etehoma Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Boney Road over Etehoma Creek?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Boney Road over Etehoma Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.