US Bridges

Old River Road over Branch of Bogue Chitto

Good

Walthall County, Mississippi · Sec 36 T 2N R 9E · Structure no. SA7400000000036

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
110
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old River Road over Branch of Bogue Chitto is a concrete culvert carrying Old River Road over Branch of Bogue Chitto in Walthall County, Mississippi. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger 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 110 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2045. The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesOld River Road
CrossesBranch of Bogue Chitto
LocationSec 36 T 2N R 9E
RouteCounty Highway 70
Coordinates31.09535, -90.25559
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating104.4 US tons
Inventory rating62.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length30 ft (9.2 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic110 (2023)
Projected traffic150 by 2045
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Old River Road over Branch of Bogue Chitto built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old River Road over Branch of Bogue Chitto 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Old River Road over Branch of Bogue Chitto carry?

About 110 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Old River Road over Branch of Bogue Chitto?

The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Old River Road over Branch of Bogue Chitto?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.