US Bridges

Hood Road over Bobo Bayou

Good

Quitman County, Mississippi · Sec 4 T27N R 1E B · Structure no. SA6000000000058

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
240 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
410
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hood Road over Bobo Bayou is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hood Road over Bobo Bayou in Quitman County, Mississippi. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, older than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 410 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 615 by 2038. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesHood Road
CrossesBobo Bayou
LocationSec 4 T27N R 1E B
RouteCounty Highway 2628
Coordinates34.24792, -90.18995
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 15
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic410 (2018)
Projected traffic615 by 2038
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hood Road over Bobo Bayou built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hood Road over Bobo Bayou in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does Hood Road over Bobo Bayou carry?

About 410 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Hood Road over Bobo Bayou?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Hood Road over Bobo Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.