US Bridges

S Sardis RD over Bahala Creek

Fair

Copiah County, Mississippi · Sec 31 T10N R 9E · Structure no. SA1500000000180

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
107 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

S Sardis RD over Bahala Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying S Sardis RD over Bahala Creek in Copiah County, Mississippi. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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.

It carries about 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 150 by 2050. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesS Sardis RD
CrossesBahala Creek
LocationSec 31 T10N R 9E
RouteCounty Highway 103
CountyCopiah County
StateMississippi
Coordinates31.79618, -90.33061
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.4 US tons
Inventory rating36 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 traffic60 (2024)
Projected traffic150 by 2050
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S Sardis RD over Bahala Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is S Sardis 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does S Sardis RD over Bahala Creek carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is S Sardis RD over 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 S Sardis RD over Bahala Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.