US Bridges

Bethel Road over Unnamed Creek

Fair

DeSoto County, Mississippi · Sec 23 T 2S R 6W B · Structure no. SA1700000000020

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,500
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bethel Road over Unnamed Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Bethel Road over Unnamed Creek in DeSoto County, Mississippi. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 2,500 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,750 by 2043. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesBethel Road
CrossesUnnamed Creek
LocationSec 23 T 2S R 6W B
RouteCounty Highway 1969
CountyDeSoto County
StateMississippi
Coordinates34.89823, -89.79505
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating55.1 US tons
Inventory rating34.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,500 (2023)
Projected traffic3,750 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$127,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bethel Road over Unnamed Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bethel Road over Unnamed 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 2023.

How much traffic does Bethel Road over Unnamed Creek carry?

About 2,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Bethel Road over Unnamed Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Bethel Road over Unnamed Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.