Sunflower River RD over Bogue Phalia
FairWashington County, Mississippi · Sec 8 T16N R 5W B · Structure no. SA7600000000093
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 240 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 70
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sunflower River RD over Bogue Phalia is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sunflower River RD over Bogue Phalia in Washington County, Mississippi. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 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 70 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2041. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sunflower River RD over Bogue Phalia built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sunflower River RD over Bogue Phalia 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does Sunflower River RD over Bogue Phalia carry?
About 70 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Sunflower River RD over Bogue Phalia?
The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Sunflower River RD over Bogue Phalia?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.