Bethesda RD over Little Copiah Creek
FairCopiah County, Mississippi · Sec 22 T 1N R 1W B · Structure no. SA1500000000009
- Built
- 1997
- 28 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 155 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bethesda RD over Little Copiah Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bethesda RD over Little Copiah Creek in Copiah County, Mississippi. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 150 by 2048. The structure is 155 ft (47.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bethesda RD over Little Copiah Creek built?
It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bethesda RD over Little Copiah 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 2025.
How much traffic does Bethesda RD over Little Copiah Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2024 count).
How long is Bethesda RD over Little Copiah Creek?
The structure is 155 ft (47.3 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Bethesda RD over Little Copiah Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.