US Bridges

CO RD 9 over Sabougla Creek

PoorClosed to traffic

Webster County, Mississippi · Sec 7 T21N R 9E B · Structure no. SA7800000000103

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
124 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 9 over Sabougla Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO RD 9 over Sabougla Creek in Webster County, Mississippi. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2042. The structure is 124 ft (37.9 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCO RD 9
CrossesSabougla Creek
LocationSec 7 T21N R 9E B
RouteCounty Highway 9
Coordinates33.70561, -89.38847
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length124 ft (37.9 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2020)
Projected traffic75 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$314,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 9 over Sabougla Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 9 over Sabougla Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does CO RD 9 over Sabougla Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is CO RD 9 over Sabougla Creek?

The structure is 124 ft (37.9 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 9 over Sabougla Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.