US Bridges

US 84 over Bogue Chitto River

Fair

Lincoln County, Mississippi · 0.2 MI E I 55 · Structure no. 21000840430628A

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
320 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
4,100
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 84 over Bogue Chitto River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 84 over Bogue Chitto River in Lincoln County, Mississippi. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 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 4,100 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,300 by 2043. The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 84
CrossesBogue Chitto River
Location0.2 MI E I 55
RouteU.S. Route 84
CountyLincoln County
StateMississippi
Coordinates31.54479, -90.4766
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.4 US tons
Inventory rating48.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length320 ft (97.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,100 (2023)
Projected traffic4,300 by 2043
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure20
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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$959 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 84 over Bogue Chitto River built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 84 over Bogue Chitto River 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does US 84 over Bogue Chitto River carry?

About 4,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is US 84 over Bogue Chitto River?

The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns US 84 over Bogue Chitto River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.