US Bridges

IRR BIA RTE 233 over Bogue Chitto Creek

Fair

Kemper County, Mississippi · 2.8KM W Int SR495 &BIA233 · Structure no. 00000000000S132

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
62 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
108
2023 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Indian Affairs

About this bridge

IRR BIA RTE 233 over Bogue Chitto Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IRR BIA RTE 233 over Bogue Chitto Creek in Kemper County, Mississippi. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger 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 108 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 125 by 2043. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

CarriesIRR BIA RTE 233
CrossesBogue Chitto Creek
Location2.8KM W Int SR495 &BIA233
RouteFederal Lands Road 233
Coordinates32.83231, -88.89719
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic108 (2023)
Projected traffic125 by 2043
Trucks5%
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

OwnerBureau of Indian Affairs
Maintained byBureau of Indian Affairs
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 IRR BIA RTE 233 over Bogue Chitto Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is IRR BIA RTE 233 over Bogue Chitto 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does IRR BIA RTE 233 over Bogue Chitto Creek carry?

About 108 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is IRR BIA RTE 233 over Bogue Chitto Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns IRR BIA RTE 233 over Bogue Chitto Creek?

It is owned by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.