US Bridges

Sharon Road over Bch of Tilda Bogue

Fair

Madison County, Mississippi · Sec 18 T 9N R 4E B · Structure no. SA4500000000091

Built
1980
45 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
95 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
120
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sharon Road over Bch of Tilda Bogue is a concrete channel beam carrying Sharon Road over Bch of Tilda Bogue in Madison County, Mississippi. It was built in 1980 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 45 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 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 120 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 180 by 2035. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSharon Road
CrossesBch of Tilda Bogue
LocationSec 18 T 9N R 4E B
RouteCounty Highway 223
CountyMadison County
StateMississippi
Coordinates32.62342, -89.93631
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.7 US tons
Inventory rating38.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (2015)
Projected traffic180 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$269,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sharon Road over Bch of Tilda Bogue built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is Sharon Road over Bch of Tilda Bogue 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Sharon Road over Bch of Tilda Bogue carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Sharon Road over Bch of Tilda Bogue?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Sharon Road over Bch of Tilda Bogue?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.