US Bridges

Bouie Mill RD NW over Blue Creek

Good

Lincoln County, Mississippi · Sec 28 T 8N R 6E B · Structure no. SA4300000000237

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
510
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bouie Mill RD NW over Blue Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Bouie Mill RD NW over Blue Creek in Lincoln County, Mississippi. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 510 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 560 by 2046. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesBouie Mill RD NW
CrossesBlue Creek
LocationSec 28 T 8N R 6E B
RouteCounty Highway 285
Coordinates31.62592, -90.61453
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.5 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic510 (2024)
Projected traffic560 by 2046
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Bouie Mill RD NW over Blue Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bouie Mill RD NW over Blue Creek 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 Bouie Mill RD NW over Blue Creek carry?

About 510 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Bouie Mill RD NW over Blue Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns Bouie Mill RD NW over Blue Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.