US Bridges

Shelby Road over Bogue Falema Creek

Good

Newton County, Mississippi · Sec 19 T 5N R12E · Structure no. SA5100000000018

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Shelby Road over Bogue Falema Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Shelby Road over Bogue Falema Creek in Newton County, Mississippi. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2044. The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesShelby Road
CrossesBogue Falema Creek
LocationSec 19 T 5N R12E
RouteCounty Highway 152
Coordinates32.26028, -89.10778
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating92.2 US tons
Inventory rating55.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2024)
Projected traffic150 by 2044
Trucks10%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Shelby Road over Bogue Falema Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Shelby Road over Bogue Falema Creek 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Shelby Road over Bogue Falema Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Shelby Road over Bogue Falema Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns Shelby Road over Bogue Falema Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.