Alford Bridge Rd. over Bogue Chitto River
FairPosted for loadPike County, Mississippi · Sec 6 T 4N R 8E B · Structure no. SA5700000000158
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 427 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 690
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Alford Bridge Rd. over Bogue Chitto River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Alford Bridge Rd. over Bogue Chitto River in Pike County, Mississippi. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 690 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,035 by 2043. The structure is 427 ft (130 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
Location
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Alford Bridge Rd. over Bogue Chitto River built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.
What condition is Alford Bridge Rd. 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 January 2023.
How much traffic does Alford Bridge Rd. over Bogue Chitto River carry?
About 690 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Alford Bridge Rd. over Bogue Chitto River?
The structure is 427 ft (130 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Alford Bridge Rd. over Bogue Chitto River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.