US Bridges

A Z Porter Road over Coffee Bogue

Fair

Scott County, Mississippi · Sec 23 T 7N R 6E · Structure no. SA6200000000073

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
95 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
5
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

A Z Porter Road over Coffee Bogue is a concrete channel beam carrying A Z Porter Road over Coffee Bogue in Scott County, Mississippi. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 5 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 20 by 2044. The structure is 95 ft (28.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesA Z Porter Road
CrossesCoffee Bogue
LocationSec 23 T 7N R 6E
RouteCounty Highway 195
Coordinates32.43681, -89.65731
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length95 ft (28.9 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5 (2022)
Projected traffic20 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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$490,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was A Z Porter Road over Coffee Bogue built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is A Z Porter Road over Coffee Bogue 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does A Z Porter Road over Coffee Bogue carry?

About 5 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is A Z Porter Road over Coffee Bogue?

The structure is 95 ft (28.9 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns A Z Porter Road over Coffee Bogue?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.