US Bridges

Providence Road over Little Bogue Creek

Poor

Montgomery County, Mississippi · Sec 20 T21N R 6E B · Structure no. SA4900000000122

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
193 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
120
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Providence Road over Little Bogue Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Providence Road over Little Bogue Creek in Montgomery County, Mississippi. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: open, posting recommended but not legally implemented.

It carries about 120 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 180 by 2035. The structure is 193 ft (58.8 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesProvidence Road
CrossesLittle Bogue Creek
LocationSec 20 T21N R 6E B
RouteCounty Highway 52
Coordinates33.67544, -89.68134
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, posting recommended but not legally implemented
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating23.4 US tons
Inventory rating14 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+7 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length193 ft (58.8 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (2013)
Projected traffic180 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$251,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Providence Road over Little Bogue Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Providence Road over Little Bogue Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does Providence Road over Little Bogue Creek carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Providence Road over Little Bogue Creek?

The structure is 193 ft (58.8 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Providence Road over Little Bogue Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.