CO RD 97 over Sabougla Creek
PoorWebster County, Mississippi · Sec 20 T21N R10E B · Structure no. SA7800000000114
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 45 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 40
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CO RD 97 over Sabougla Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO RD 97 over Sabougla Creek in Webster County, Mississippi. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 2 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: open, temporary structure in place while original is closed.
It carries about 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2035. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CO RD 97 over Sabougla Creek built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is CO RD 97 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 97 over Sabougla Creek carry?
About 40 vehicles per day (2015 count).
How long is CO RD 97 over Sabougla Creek?
The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns CO RD 97 over Sabougla Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.