FAS 145 Bethel Rd. over Tuxachanie Creek
FairHarrison County, Mississippi · Sec 4 T 5S R10W B · Structure no. SA2400000000009
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 220 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 500
- 2010 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAS 145 Bethel Rd. over Tuxachanie Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 145 Bethel Rd. over Tuxachanie Creek in Harrison County, Mississippi. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 220 ft (67.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 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 Tuxachanie Creek built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAS 145 Bethel Rd. over Tuxachanie 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 FAS 145 Bethel Rd. over Tuxachanie Creek carry?
About 500 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is FAS 145 Bethel Rd. over Tuxachanie Creek?
The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns FAS 145 Bethel Rd. over Tuxachanie Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.