Bethesda RD over Copiah Creek
FairCopiah County, Mississippi · Sec 36 T 1N R 2W B · Structure no. SA1500000000022
- Built
- 1991
- 34 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 240 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bethesda RD over Copiah Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bethesda RD over Copiah Creek in Copiah County, Mississippi. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 350 by 2042. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 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 Copiah Creek built?
It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bethesda RD over 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does Bethesda RD over Copiah Creek carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Bethesda RD over Copiah Creek?
The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Bethesda RD over Copiah Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.