Smith-Flora Road over Bogue Chitto
GoodMadison County, Mississippi · Sec 15 T 8N R 2W B · Structure no. SA4500000000027
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 720 ft
- 17 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 550
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Smith-Flora Road over Bogue Chitto is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Smith-Flora Road over Bogue Chitto in Madison County, Mississippi. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 550 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 825 by 2035. The structure is 720 ft (219.5 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Smith-Flora Road over Bogue Chitto built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is Smith-Flora Road over Bogue Chitto 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does Smith-Flora Road over Bogue Chitto carry?
About 550 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Smith-Flora Road over Bogue Chitto?
The structure is 720 ft (219.5 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Smith-Flora Road over Bogue Chitto?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.