US Bridges

FAS 145 Bethel RD over West Hurricane Bay Br

Fair

Harrison County, Mississippi · Sec 1 T 5S R10W B · Structure no. SA2400000000008

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
57 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
750
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 145 Bethel RD over West Hurricane Bay Br is a concrete channel beam carrying FAS 145 Bethel RD over West Hurricane Bay Br 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 5 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 750 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,125 by 2044. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesFAS 145 Bethel RD
CrossesWest Hurricane Bay Br
LocationSec 1 T 5S R10W B
RouteCounty Highway 145
Coordinates30.63324, -88.93691
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic750 (2024)
Projected traffic1,125 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$8,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 145 Bethel RD over West Hurricane Bay Br built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 145 Bethel RD over West Hurricane Bay Br 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 145 Bethel RD over West Hurricane Bay Br carry?

About 750 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is FAS 145 Bethel RD over West Hurricane Bay Br?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 145 Bethel RD over West Hurricane Bay Br?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.