US Bridges

Abernathy Road over Bogue Falia Creek

Fair

Madison County, Mississippi · Sec 31 T 8N R 2W · Structure no. SA4500000000038

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
133 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Abernathy Road over Bogue Falia Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Abernathy Road over Bogue Falia Creek in Madison County, Mississippi. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2035. The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesAbernathy Road
CrossesBogue Falia Creek
LocationSec 31 T 8N R 2W
RouteCounty Highway 157
CountyMadison County
StateMississippi
Coordinates32.49183, -90.44292
Functional classRural 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 rating65 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans7
Design loadH 15
Structure length133 ft (40.5 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2015)
Projected traffic75 by 2035
Trucks—
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$347,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Abernathy Road over Bogue Falia Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Abernathy Road over Bogue Falia Creek 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 Abernathy Road over Bogue Falia Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Abernathy Road over Bogue Falia Creek?

The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Abernathy Road over Bogue Falia Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.