US Bridges

Prarie Point RD over Bogue Chitto Relief

Fair

Noxubee County, Mississippi · Sec 17 T15N R19E B · Structure no. SA5200000000102

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
107 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,200
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Prarie Point RD over Bogue Chitto Relief is a concrete channel beam carrying Prarie Point RD over Bogue Chitto Relief in Noxubee County, Mississippi. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,800 by 2044. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesPrarie Point RD
CrossesBogue Chitto Relief
LocationSec 17 T15N R19E B
RouteCounty Highway 657
Coordinates33.14753, -88.37592
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.8 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length107 ft (32.6 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,200 (2023)
Projected traffic1,800 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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$720,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Prarie Point RD over Bogue Chitto Relief built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Prarie Point RD over Bogue Chitto Relief 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Prarie Point RD over Bogue Chitto Relief carry?

About 1,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Prarie Point RD over Bogue Chitto Relief?

The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Prarie Point RD over Bogue Chitto Relief?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.