SR 48 over Bogue Chitto River
FairWalthall County, Mississippi · 0.5 MI E Pike Cl · Structure no. 310004807405490
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 370 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,100
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 48 over Bogue Chitto River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 48 over Bogue Chitto River in Walthall County, Mississippi. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,100 by 2043. The structure is 370 ft (112.8 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 48 over Bogue Chitto River built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 48 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does SR 48 over Bogue Chitto River carry?
About 1,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is SR 48 over Bogue Chitto River?
The structure is 370 ft (112.8 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns SR 48 over Bogue Chitto River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.