College ST over Bear Pen Canal
PoorPosted for loadBolivar County, Mississippi · Sec 19 T22N R 5W · Structure no. SA0600000000087
- Built
- 2000
- 25 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 57 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 350
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
College ST over Bear Pen Canal is a concrete channel beam carrying College ST over Bear Pen Canal in Bolivar County, Mississippi. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger 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: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 350 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 525 by 2044. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was College ST over Bear Pen Canal built?
It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.
What condition is College ST over Bear Pen Canal 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does College ST over Bear Pen Canal carry?
About 350 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is College ST over Bear Pen Canal?
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 College ST over Bear Pen Canal?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.