FAS 145 Bethel Rd. over East Choctaw Creek
PoorPosted for loadHarrison County, Mississippi · Sec 5 T 5S R10W B · Structure no. SA2400000000011
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 57 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 270
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAS 145 Bethel Rd. over East Choctaw Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying FAS 145 Bethel Rd. over East Choctaw 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 270 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 405 by 2044. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAS 145 Bethel Rd. over East Choctaw Creek built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAS 145 Bethel Rd. over East Choctaw Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.
How much traffic does FAS 145 Bethel Rd. over East Choctaw Creek carry?
About 270 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is FAS 145 Bethel Rd. over East Choctaw Creek?
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 East Choctaw Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.