US Bridges

Boutwell Road over Piney Woods Creek

Good

Wayne County, Mississippi · No Data Entered · Structure no. 080705000003170

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
100 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
1997 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Boutwell Road over Piney Woods Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Boutwell Road over Piney Woods Creek 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 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, projected to reach 75 by 2045. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 620.7 mi (999 km).

CarriesBoutwell Road
CrossesPiney Woods Creek
LocationNo Data Entered
RouteFederal Lands Road 202.1
Coordinates31.44296, -88.80818
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating29.3 US tons
Inventory rating22.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length100 ft (30.5 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 traffic50 (1997)
Projected traffic75 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 Piney Woods Creek built?

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

What condition is Boutwell Road over Piney Woods Creek 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Boutwell Road over Piney Woods Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (1997 count).

How long is Boutwell Road over Piney Woods Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Boutwell Road over Piney Woods Creek?

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