Suqualena-Newton over Bogue Flower Creek
PoorPosted for loadLauderdale County, Mississippi · Sec 17 T 7N R14E B · Structure no. SA3800000000157
- Built
- 1993
- 32 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 40 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 150
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Suqualena-Newton over Bogue Flower Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Suqualena-Newton over Bogue Flower Creek in Lauderdale County, Mississippi. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 225 by 2043. The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Suqualena-Newton over Bogue Flower Creek built?
It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.
What condition is Suqualena-Newton over Bogue Flower Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.
How much traffic does Suqualena-Newton over Bogue Flower Creek carry?
About 150 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Suqualena-Newton over Bogue Flower Creek?
The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.7 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns Suqualena-Newton over Bogue Flower Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.