US Bridges

Fox Road SE over Bogue Chitto Relief

Fair

Lincoln County, Mississippi · Sec 13 T 5N R 7E B · Structure no. SA4300000000022

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
95 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
360
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fox Road SE over Bogue Chitto Relief is a concrete channel beam carrying Fox Road SE over Bogue Chitto Relief in Lincoln County, Mississippi. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 360 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 370 by 2046. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesFox Road SE
CrossesBogue Chitto Relief
LocationSec 13 T 5N R 7E B
RouteCounty Highway 10
CountyLincoln County
StateMississippi
Coordinates31.40119, -90.45942
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.8 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic360 (2024)
Projected traffic370 by 2046
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
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$141,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fox Road SE over Bogue Chitto Relief built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fox Road SE over Bogue Chitto Relief 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 2024.

How much traffic does Fox Road SE over Bogue Chitto Relief carry?

About 360 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Fox Road SE over Bogue Chitto Relief?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Fox Road SE over Bogue Chitto Relief?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.