US Bridges

Bogue Flower RD over Bogue Flower Creek

Good

Lauderdale County, Mississippi · Sec 31 T 7N R14E · Structure no. SA3800000000162

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
110
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bogue Flower RD over Bogue Flower Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Bogue Flower RD over Bogue Flower Creek in Lauderdale County, Mississippi. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 110 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 165 by 2043. The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesBogue Flower RD
CrossesBogue Flower Creek
LocationSec 31 T 7N R14E
RouteCounty Highway 1523
Coordinates32.41033, -88.9021
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating50.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (12 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic110 (2021)
Projected traffic165 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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$550,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bogue Flower RD over Bogue Flower Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bogue Flower RD over Bogue Flower Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does Bogue Flower RD over Bogue Flower Creek carry?

About 110 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Bogue Flower RD over Bogue Flower Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m).

Who owns Bogue Flower RD over Bogue Flower Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.