US Bridges

FAS 1600 Kennedy over Bogue Phalia

FairPosted for load

Washington County, Mississippi · Sec 7 T17N R 6W B · Structure no. SA7600000000154

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
198 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
110
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 1600 Kennedy over Bogue Phalia is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 1600 Kennedy over Bogue Phalia in Washington County, Mississippi. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 110 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 154 by 2042. The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 17.4 mi (28 km).

CarriesFAS 1600 Kennedy
CrossesBogue Phalia
LocationSec 7 T17N R 6W B
RouteCounty Highway 1600
Coordinates33.33578, -90.85967
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating28.8 US tons
Inventory rating17.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length198 ft (60.4 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic110 (2022)
Projected traffic154 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed17.4 mi (28 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$1.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 1600 Kennedy over Bogue Phalia built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 1600 Kennedy 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 1600 Kennedy over Bogue Phalia carry?

About 110 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is FAS 1600 Kennedy over Bogue Phalia?

The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 1600 Kennedy over Bogue Phalia?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.