US Bridges

Bobo Road over Bobo Canal

PoorPosted for load

Panola County, Mississippi · Sec 8 T 9S R 9W · Structure no. SA5400000000130

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
138 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
4
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bobo Road over Bobo Canal is a concrete channel beam carrying Bobo Road over Bobo Canal in Panola County, Mississippi. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 4 vehicles a day, projected to reach 90 by 2044. The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

Location

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CarriesBobo Road
CrossesBobo Canal
LocationSec 8 T 9S R 9W
RouteCounty Highway 329
CountyPanola County
StateMississippi
Coordinates34.31104, -90.16826
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating6.4 US tons
Inventory rating5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length138 ft (42.1 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4 (2024)
Projected traffic90 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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$1.2 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bobo Road over Bobo Canal built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bobo Road over Bobo Canal 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Bobo Road over Bobo Canal carry?

About 4 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Bobo Road over Bobo Canal?

The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Bobo Road over Bobo Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.