US Bridges

SR 44 over Bogue Chitto River

Fair

Pike County, Mississippi · 5.1 MI E US 51 · Structure no. 310004405700510

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
340 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,700
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 44 over Bogue Chitto River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 44 over Bogue Chitto River in Pike County, Mississippi. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 4,700 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,700 by 2043. The structure is 340 ft (103.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.9 mi (61 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 44
CrossesBogue Chitto River
Location5.1 MI E US 51
RouteState Highway 44
CountyPike County
StateMississippi
Coordinates31.26946, -90.36197
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.8 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+5 approach)
Design loadHS 15
Structure length340 ft (103.6 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,700 (2023)
Projected traffic4,700 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure20
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed37.9 mi (61 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$450 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 44 over Bogue Chitto River built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 44 over Bogue Chitto River 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 2024.

How much traffic does SR 44 over Bogue Chitto River carry?

About 4,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR 44 over Bogue Chitto River?

The structure is 340 ft (103.6 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns SR 44 over Bogue Chitto River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.