FAS 145 Bethel Rd. over East Hurricane Branch
FairHarrison County, Mississippi · Sec 6 T 5S R 9W B · Structure no. SA2400000000006
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 160 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 500
- 2010 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAS 145 Bethel Rd. over East Hurricane Branch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 145 Bethel Rd. over East Hurricane Branch in Harrison County, Mississippi. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 750 by 2042. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 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 FAS 145 Bethel Rd. over East Hurricane Branch built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAS 145 Bethel Rd. over East Hurricane Branch 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 FAS 145 Bethel Rd. over East Hurricane Branch carry?
About 500 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is FAS 145 Bethel Rd. over East Hurricane Branch?
The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns FAS 145 Bethel Rd. over East Hurricane Branch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.