Billy Bell RD over Bch Bogue Chitto CR
PoorPosted for loadHinds County, Mississippi · Sec 26 T 7N R 1W B · Structure no. SA2500000000327
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 57 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 500
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Billy Bell RD over Bch Bogue Chitto CR is a concrete channel beam carrying Billy Bell RD over Bch Bogue Chitto CR in Hinds County, Mississippi. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 750 by 2040. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Billy Bell RD over Bch Bogue Chitto CR built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.
What condition is Billy Bell RD over Bch Bogue Chitto CR 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does Billy Bell RD over Bch Bogue Chitto CR carry?
About 500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Billy Bell RD over Bch Bogue Chitto CR?
The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Billy Bell RD over Bch Bogue Chitto CR?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.