Bethel Church RD over Bales Creek
GoodKemper County, Mississippi · Sec 34 T 9N R15E · Structure no. SA350000000A017
- Built
- 2022
- 3 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 93 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 140
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bethel Church RD over Bales Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Bethel Church RD over Bales Creek in Kemper County, Mississippi. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 140 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 180 by 2043. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bethel Church RD over Bales Creek built?
It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bethel Church RD over Bales 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 February 2023.
How much traffic does Bethel Church RD over Bales Creek carry?
About 140 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Bethel Church RD over Bales Creek?
The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Bethel Church RD over Bales Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.