US Bridges

FAS 616 Helm RD over Bogue Phalia

Good

Washington County, Mississippi · Sec 7 T19N R 6W B · Structure no. SA760000000A267

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
217 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 616 Helm RD over Bogue Phalia is a concrete channel beam carrying FAS 616 Helm RD over Bogue Phalia in Washington County, Mississippi. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 140 by 2043. The structure is 217 ft (66.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesFAS 616 Helm RD
CrossesBogue Phalia
LocationSec 7 T19N R 6W B
RouteCounty Highway 616
Coordinates33.50732, -90.8637
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans7
Design loadHL 93
Structure length217 ft (66.2 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2023)
Projected traffic140 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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$1.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 616 Helm RD over Bogue Phalia built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 616 Helm RD over Bogue Phalia 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 616 Helm RD over Bogue Phalia carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is FAS 616 Helm RD over Bogue Phalia?

The structure is 217 ft (66.2 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 616 Helm RD over Bogue Phalia?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.