V-Bar Road over Bell Creek
FairHancock County, Mississippi · Sec 25 T 5S R14W B · Structure no. SA2300000000003
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 145 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
V-Bar Road over Bell Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying V-Bar Road over Bell Creek in Hancock 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.
It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2042. The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was V-Bar Road over Bell Creek built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is V-Bar Road over Bell 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does V-Bar Road over Bell Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is V-Bar Road over Bell Creek?
The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns V-Bar Road over Bell Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.