US Bridges

CR 1766 over Boguefala Creek

PoorPosted for load

Lee County, Mississippi · Sec 5 T 9S R 7E B · Structure no. SA4100000000106

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
880
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 1766 over Boguefala Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 1766 over Boguefala Creek in Lee County, Mississippi. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 880 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,320 by 2043. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesCR 1766
CrossesBoguefala Creek
LocationSec 5 T 9S R 7E B
RouteCounty Highway 861
Coordinates34.33081, -88.59497
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating11.1 US tons
Inventory rating5.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic880 (2021)
Projected traffic1,320 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$202,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 1766 over Boguefala Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 1766 over Boguefala 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does CR 1766 over Boguefala Creek carry?

About 880 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CR 1766 over Boguefala Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 1766 over Boguefala Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.