Deason RD over Bahala Creek
FairCopiah County, Mississippi · Sec 8 T 9N R 9E B · Structure no. SA1500000000116
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 200 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 150
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Deason RD over Bahala Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Deason RD over Bahala Creek in Copiah County, Mississippi. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, older 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2049. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Deason RD over Bahala Creek built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is Deason RD over Bahala 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Deason RD over Bahala Creek carry?
About 150 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Deason RD over Bahala Creek?
The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Deason RD over Bahala Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.