US Bridges

Deerbrook RD over Bogue Chitto Creek

FairPosted for load

Noxubee County, Mississippi · Sec 21 T16N R18E B · Structure no. SA5200000000136

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
95 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
540
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Deerbrook RD over Bogue Chitto Creek is a concrete slab carrying Deerbrook RD over Bogue Chitto Creek in Noxubee County, Mississippi. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 540 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 810 by 2044. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesDeerbrook RD
CrossesBogue Chitto Creek
LocationSec 21 T16N R18E B
RouteCounty Highway 305
Coordinates33.2225, -88.46421
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating18.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 15
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic540 (2023)
Projected traffic810 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$850,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Deerbrook RD over Bogue Chitto Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Deerbrook RD over Bogue Chitto 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Deerbrook RD over Bogue Chitto Creek carry?

About 540 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Deerbrook RD over Bogue Chitto Creek?

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

Who owns Deerbrook RD over Bogue Chitto Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.