US Bridges

Old Red Star DR NW over Bogue Chitto River

Fair

Lincoln County, Mississippi · Sec 2 T 7N R 7E B · Structure no. SA4300000000170

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
590
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Red Star DR NW over Bogue Chitto River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Red Star DR NW over Bogue Chitto River in Lincoln County, Mississippi. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 5 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 590 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 885 by 2045. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesOld Red Star DR NW
CrossesBogue Chitto River
LocationSec 2 T 7N R 7E B
RouteCounty Highway 172
Coordinates31.61082, -90.47136
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 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 rating46.1 US tons
Inventory rating27.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic590 (2024)
Projected traffic885 by 2045
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Red Star DR NW over Bogue Chitto River built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Red Star DR NW 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Old Red Star DR NW over Bogue Chitto River carry?

About 590 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Old Red Star DR NW over Bogue Chitto River?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Old Red Star DR NW over Bogue Chitto River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.