US Bridges

Blue Goose Ctr Hil over Arkabutla Creek

Fair

Tate County, Mississippi · Sec 16 T 5S R 9W B · Structure no. SA6900000000085

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
380 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
650
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Blue Goose Ctr Hil over Arkabutla Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Blue Goose Ctr Hil over Arkabutla Creek in Tate County, Mississippi. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 650 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 975 by 2042. The structure is 380 ft (115.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesBlue Goose Ctr Hil
CrossesArkabutla Creek
LocationSec 16 T 5S R 9W B
RouteCounty Highway 17
CountyTate County
StateMississippi
Coordinates34.65205, -90.16225
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 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 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 rating54.2 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 15
Structure length380 ft (115.8 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic650 (2022)
Projected traffic975 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Blue Goose Ctr Hil over Arkabutla Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Blue Goose Ctr Hil over Arkabutla Creek 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 2024.

How much traffic does Blue Goose Ctr Hil over Arkabutla Creek carry?

About 650 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Blue Goose Ctr Hil over Arkabutla Creek?

The structure is 380 ft (115.8 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Blue Goose Ctr Hil over Arkabutla Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.