Fairchilds RD over Bitter Creek
PoorClosed to trafficHinds County, Mississippi · Sec 6 T 4N R 3W · Structure no. SA2500000000081
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 107 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 30
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Fairchilds RD over Bitter Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Fairchilds RD over Bitter Creek in Hinds County, Mississippi. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 2 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: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 45 by 2043. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Channel and channel protection | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Fairchilds RD over Bitter Creek built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is Fairchilds RD over Bitter 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Fairchilds RD over Bitter Creek carry?
About 30 vehicles per day (2023 count).
How long is Fairchilds RD over Bitter Creek?
The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Fairchilds RD over Bitter Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.