US Bridges

Anderson RD over Little Bahala Creek

FairPosted for load

Copiah County, Mississippi · Sec 32 T 9N R 9E B · Structure no. SA1500000000131

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
107 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
120
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Anderson RD over Little Bahala Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Anderson RD over Little Bahala Creek in Copiah County, Mississippi. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 120 vehicles a day, projected to reach 210 by 2046. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesAnderson RD
CrossesLittle Bahala Creek
LocationSec 32 T 9N R 9E B
RouteCounty Highway 112
Coordinates31.71369, -90.31486
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating24.9 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length107 ft (32.6 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (2023)
Projected traffic210 by 2046
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$321,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Anderson RD over Little Bahala Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Anderson RD over Little 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Anderson RD over Little Bahala Creek carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Anderson RD over Little Bahala Creek?

The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Anderson RD over Little Bahala Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.