US Bridges

Bassi Road over Bogue Phalia

FairPosted for load

Washington County, Mississippi · Sec 30 T19N R 6W B · Structure no. SA7600000000274

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
280 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
310
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bassi Road over Bogue Phalia is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bassi Road over Bogue Phalia in Washington County, Mississippi. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 310 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 434 by 2042. The structure is 280 ft (85.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

CarriesBassi Road
CrossesBogue Phalia
LocationSec 30 T19N R 6W B
RouteCounty Highway 813
Coordinates33.45909, -90.86105
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 rating35.3 US tons
Inventory rating27.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans7
Design loadH 15
Structure length280 ft (85.4 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic310 (2022)
Projected traffic434 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 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$1.7 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bassi Road over Bogue Phalia built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bassi Road 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 Bassi Road over Bogue Phalia carry?

About 310 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Bassi Road over Bogue Phalia?

The structure is 280 ft (85.4 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Bassi Road over Bogue Phalia?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.