US Bridges

Bethel Rd-Old 67 over Saucier Creek

Fair

Harrison County, Mississippi · Sec 3 T05S R11W · Structure no. SA2400000000198

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
160 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bethel Rd-Old 67 over Saucier Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bethel Rd-Old 67 over Saucier Creek in Harrison County, Mississippi. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,100 by 2043. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesBethel Rd-Old 67
CrossesSaucier Creek
LocationSec 3 T05S R11W
RouteCounty Highway 145
Coordinates30.64452, -89.0816
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2023)
Projected traffic1,100 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bethel Rd-Old 67 over Saucier Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bethel Rd-Old 67 over Saucier 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 Bethel Rd-Old 67 over Saucier Creek carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Bethel Rd-Old 67 over Saucier Creek?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Bethel Rd-Old 67 over Saucier Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.