Bell Creek Road over Bell Creek
PoorPosted for loadHarrison County, Mississippi · Sec 31 T 5S R13W B · Structure no. SA2400000000036
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 145 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 420
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bell Creek Road over Bell Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Bell Creek Road over Bell Creek in Harrison County, Mississippi. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 420 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 631 by 2044. The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bell Creek Road over Bell Creek built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bell Creek Road over Bell 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does Bell Creek Road over Bell Creek carry?
About 420 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Bell Creek Road over Bell Creek?
The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Bell Creek Road over Bell Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.