US Bridges

Boutwell Road over Spring Branch

Fair

Wayne County, Mississippi · No Data Entered · Structure no. 080705000003164

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
62 ft
Daily traffic
90
1997 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Boutwell Road over Spring Branch is a concrete channel beam carrying Boutwell Road over Spring Branch in Wayne County, Mississippi. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger 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 6 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 90 vehicles a day, projected to reach 135 by 2045. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 620.7 mi (999 km).

Location

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CarriesBoutwell Road
CrossesSpring Branch
LocationNo Data Entered
RouteFederal Lands Road 202.1
CountyWayne County
StateMississippi
Coordinates31.4845, -88.8594
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating27.4 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans0 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (1997)
Projected traffic135 by 2045
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed620.7 mi (999 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerU.S. Forest Service
Maintained byU.S. Forest Service
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Boutwell Road over Spring Branch built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Boutwell Road over Spring Branch 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Boutwell Road over Spring Branch carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (1997 count).

How long is Boutwell Road over Spring Branch?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Boutwell Road over Spring Branch?

It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.