Bethel Church RD over Tompeat Creek
PoorKemper County, Mississippi · Sec 33 T 9N R15E · Structure no. SA3500000000136
- Built
- 1999
- 26 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 38 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 120
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bethel Church RD over Tompeat Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Bethel Church RD over Tompeat Creek in Kemper County, Mississippi. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger 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.
It carries about 120 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 180 by 2044. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bethel Church RD over Tompeat Creek built?
It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bethel Church RD over Tompeat 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Bethel Church RD over Tompeat Creek carry?
About 120 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Bethel Church RD over Tompeat Creek?
The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Bethel Church RD over Tompeat Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.