Gibert Road over Bear Pen Canal
FairBolivar County, Mississippi · Sec 12 T21N R 6W B · Structure no. SA0600000000044
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 76 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 210
- 2025 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Gibert Road over Bear Pen Canal is a concrete channel beam carrying Gibert Road over Bear Pen Canal in Bolivar County, Mississippi. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, older 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 210 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 315 by 2045. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Gibert Road over Bear Pen Canal built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is Gibert Road over Bear Pen Canal 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does Gibert Road over Bear Pen Canal carry?
About 210 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Gibert Road over Bear Pen Canal?
The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Gibert Road over Bear Pen Canal?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.