US Bridges

Patterson Road over Bogue Phalia Cutoff

Good

Washington County, Mississippi · Sec 29 T18N R 6E B · Structure no. SA7600000000328

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
201 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Patterson Road over Bogue Phalia Cutoff is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Patterson Road over Bogue Phalia Cutoff in Washington County, Mississippi. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 700 by 2041. The structure is 201 ft (61.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesPatterson Road
CrossesBogue Phalia Cutoff
LocationSec 29 T18N R 6E B
RouteCounty Highway 831
Coordinates33.38753, -90.84296
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.2 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length201 ft (61.4 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2021)
Projected traffic700 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$1.3 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Patterson Road over Bogue Phalia Cutoff built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Patterson Road over Bogue Phalia Cutoff 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Patterson Road over Bogue Phalia Cutoff carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Patterson Road over Bogue Phalia Cutoff?

The structure is 201 ft (61.4 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Patterson Road over Bogue Phalia Cutoff?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.