US Bridges

Conehatta Prospect over Bollybusha Creek

Fair

Newton County, Mississippi · Sec 32 T 8N R10E B · Structure no. SA5100000000120

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
131 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Conehatta Prospect over Bollybusha Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Conehatta Prospect over Bollybusha Creek in Newton County, Mississippi. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,500 by 2043. The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesConehatta Prospect
CrossesBollybusha Creek
LocationSec 32 T 8N R10E B
RouteCounty Highway 479
Coordinates32.49361, -89.29
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating69.6 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length131 ft (39.9 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2023)
Projected traffic1,500 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 Conehatta Prospect over Bollybusha Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Conehatta Prospect over Bollybusha 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Conehatta Prospect over Bollybusha Creek carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Conehatta Prospect over Bollybusha Creek?

The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Conehatta Prospect over Bollybusha Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.