US Bridges

Bethsalem-Concord over Branch of Tibby Creek

Good

Choctaw County, Mississippi · Sec 28 T16N R11E B · Structure no. SA1000000000019

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
76 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bethsalem-Concord over Branch of Tibby Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Bethsalem-Concord over Branch of Tibby Creek in Choctaw County, Mississippi. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2041. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesBethsalem-Concord
CrossesBranch of Tibby Creek
LocationSec 28 T16N R11E B
RouteCounty Highway 4
Coordinates33.21762, -89.17851
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99.4 US tons
Inventory rating59.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2021)
Projected traffic150 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bethsalem-Concord over Branch of Tibby Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bethsalem-Concord over Branch of Tibby Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does Bethsalem-Concord over Branch of Tibby Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Bethsalem-Concord over Branch of Tibby Creek?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Bethsalem-Concord over Branch of Tibby Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.