US Bridges

Pike Road 93 N over Bogue Chitto River

Poor

Pike County, Mississippi · Sec 21 T 3N R 9E B · Structure no. SA5700000000134

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
427 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
410
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pike Road 93 N over Bogue Chitto River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pike Road 93 N over Bogue Chitto River in Pike County, Mississippi. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 years old, older 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: open, posting recommended but not legally implemented.

It carries about 410 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 615 by 2043. The structure is 427 ft (130.3 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesPike Road 93 N
CrossesBogue Chitto River
LocationSec 21 T 3N R 9E B
RouteCounty Highway 1175
Coordinates31.20686, -90.30569
Functional classRural Major Collector

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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, posting recommended but not legally implemented
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating41.3 US tons
Inventory rating24.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1 (+12 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length427 ft (130.3 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic410 (2022)
Projected traffic615 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$2.2 million (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pike Road 93 N over Bogue Chitto River built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pike Road 93 N over Bogue Chitto River 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Pike Road 93 N over Bogue Chitto River carry?

About 410 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Pike Road 93 N over Bogue Chitto River?

The structure is 427 ft (130.3 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Pike Road 93 N over Bogue Chitto River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.