US Bridges

Monticello Rd. over Bahala Creek

Fair

Copiah County, Mississippi · Sec 24 T10N R 8E B · Structure no. SA1500000000170

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,500
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Monticello Rd. over Bahala Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Monticello Rd. over Bahala Creek in Copiah County, Mississippi. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,000 by 2046. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesMonticello Rd.
CrossesBahala Creek
LocationSec 24 T10N R 8E B
RouteCounty Highway 264
CountyCopiah County
StateMississippi
Coordinates31.83056, -90.36164
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating67.5 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2024)
Projected traffic3,000 by 2046
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$360,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Monticello Rd. over Bahala Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Monticello 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Monticello Rd. over Bahala Creek carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Monticello Rd. over Bahala Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Monticello Rd. over Bahala Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.