US Bridges

Binnsville RD over Bodka Creek

Good

Kemper County, Mississippi · Sec 23 T12N R18E B · Structure no. SA3500000000122

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
140 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
360
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Binnsville RD over Bodka Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Binnsville RD over Bodka Creek in Kemper County, Mississippi. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 360 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 540 by 2043. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesBinnsville RD
CrossesBodka Creek
LocationSec 23 T12N R18E B
RouteCounty Highway 541
Coordinates32.86928, -88.41993
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.9 US tons
Inventory rating39.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic360 (2021)
Projected traffic540 by 2043
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$960,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Binnsville RD over Bodka Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Binnsville RD over Bodka Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does Binnsville RD over Bodka Creek carry?

About 360 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Binnsville RD over Bodka Creek?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Binnsville RD over Bodka Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.