SR 42 over Bogue Homa Creek
FairPosted for loadPerry County, Mississippi · 5.1 MI W SR 15 · Structure no. 310004205607620
- Built
- 1942
- 83 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 902 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,300
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 42 over Bogue Homa Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying SR 42 over Bogue Homa Creek in Perry County, Mississippi. It was built in 1942, so it is 83 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 5 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 3,300 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,300 by 2043. The structure is 902 ft (274.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 42.9 mi (69 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 42 over Bogue Homa Creek built?
It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 42 over Bogue Homa 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does SR 42 over Bogue Homa Creek carry?
About 3,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is SR 42 over Bogue Homa Creek?
The structure is 902 ft (274.9 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns SR 42 over Bogue Homa Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.