US Bridges

Bozeman Road over Bear Creek Branch

Fair

Madison County, Mississippi · Sec 30 T 8N R 2E B · Structure no. SA4500000000037

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
400
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bozeman Road over Bear Creek Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Bozeman Road over Bear Creek Branch in Madison County, Mississippi. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2035. The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesBozeman Road
CrossesBear Creek Branch
LocationSec 30 T 8N R 2E B
RouteCounty Highway 264
CountyMadison County
StateMississippi
Coordinates32.51272, -90.13364
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.4 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2015)
Projected traffic600 by 2035
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$50,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bozeman Road over Bear Creek Branch built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bozeman Road over Bear Creek Branch 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Bozeman Road over Bear Creek Branch carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Bozeman Road over Bear Creek Branch?

The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Bozeman Road over Bear Creek Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.