Shaw-Skene Road over Bear Pen Creek
FairBolivar County, Mississippi · Sec 23 T21N R 6W B · Structure no. SA0600000000054
- Built
- 2005
- 20 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 25 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 450
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Shaw-Skene Road over Bear Pen Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Shaw-Skene Road over Bear Pen Creek in Bolivar County, Mississippi. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 years old, younger 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 450 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 675 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Shaw-Skene Road over Bear Pen Creek built?
It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.
What condition is Shaw-Skene 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 January 2023.
How much traffic does Shaw-Skene Road over Bear Pen Creek carry?
About 450 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Shaw-Skene Road over Bear Pen Creek?
The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).
Who owns Shaw-Skene Road over Bear Pen Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.