US Bridges

Monticello Rd. over Trib to Bahala Creek

FairPosted for load

Copiah County, Mississippi · Sec 30 T10N R 9E B · Structure no. SA1500000000179

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
69 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Monticello Rd. over Trib to Bahala Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Monticello Rd. over Trib to Bahala Creek in Copiah County, Mississippi. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,600 by 2042. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesMonticello Rd.
CrossesTrib to Bahala Creek
LocationSec 30 T10N R 9E B
RouteCounty Highway 264
Coordinates31.80972, -90.33931
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating27.9 US tons
Inventory rating16.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2014)
Projected traffic1,600 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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$207,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Monticello Rd. over Trib to Bahala Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Monticello 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 February 2024.

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

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Monticello Rd. over Trib to Bahala Creek?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Monticello Rd. over Trib to Bahala Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.