Litton Road over Bear Pen Creek
FairBolivar County, Mississippi · Sec 22 T21N R 6W B · Structure no. SA0600000000052
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old, rebuilt 2016
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 57 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 275
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Litton Road over Bear Pen Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Litton Road over Bear Pen Creek in Bolivar County, Mississippi. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 54 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 275 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 413 by 2044. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Litton Road over Bear Pen Creek built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.
What condition is Litton Road over Bear Pen Creek 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 Litton Road over Bear Pen Creek carry?
About 275 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Litton Road over Bear Pen Creek?
The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Litton Road over Bear Pen Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.