US Bridges

Fox RD SE over Bogue Chitto River

Good

Lincoln County, Mississippi · Sec 13 T 5N R 7E B · Structure no. SA4300000000023

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
380 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
340
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fox RD SE over Bogue Chitto River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fox RD SE over Bogue Chitto River 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 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 340 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 370 by 2046. The structure is 380 ft (115.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesFox RD SE
CrossesBogue Chitto River
LocationSec 13 T 5N R 7E B
RouteCounty Highway 10
Coordinates31.3988, -90.45422
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadHS 15
Structure length380 ft (115.8 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic340 (2024)
Projected traffic370 by 2046
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$3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fox RD SE over Bogue Chitto River built?

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

What condition is Fox RD SE over Bogue Chitto River 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Fox RD SE over Bogue Chitto River carry?

About 340 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Fox RD SE over Bogue Chitto River?

The structure is 380 ft (115.8 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Fox RD SE over Bogue Chitto River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.