Mitchell Road over Catahoula Creek
FairPosted for loadHancock County, Mississippi · Sec 30 T 6S R15W B · Structure no. SA2300000000020
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 184 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mitchell Road over Catahoula Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mitchell Road over Catahoula Creek in Hancock County, Mississippi. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 5 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2045. The structure is 184 ft (56.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mitchell Road over Catahoula Creek built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mitchell Road over Catahoula 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does Mitchell Road over Catahoula Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Mitchell Road over Catahoula Creek?
The structure is 184 ft (56.1 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Mitchell Road over Catahoula Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.