US Bridges

King RD over Trib to Bahala Creek

FairPosted for load

Copiah County, Mississippi · Sec 21 T 9N R10E B · Structure no. SA1500000000136

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
57 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
240
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

King RD over Trib to Bahala Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying King RD over Trib to Bahala Creek in Copiah County, Mississippi. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 240 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 420 by 2044. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesKing RD
CrossesTrib to Bahala Creek
LocationSec 21 T 9N R10E B
RouteCounty Highway 516
CountyCopiah County
StateMississippi
Coordinates31.7392, -90.20984
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.3 US tons
Inventory rating25.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic240 (2024)
Projected traffic420 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$171,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was King RD over Trib to Bahala Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is King RD over Trib to 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does King RD over Trib to Bahala Creek carry?

About 240 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is King RD over Trib to Bahala Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns King RD over Trib to Bahala Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.