Sontag-Nola Road over Bear Creek
GoodLawrence County, Mississippi · Sec 6 T 7N R10E B · Structure no. SA3900000000049
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 30 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 370
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sontag-Nola Road over Bear Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Sontag-Nola Road over Bear Creek in Lawrence County, Mississippi. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 years old, older 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 370 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 420 by 2046. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sontag-Nola Road over Bear Creek built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sontag-Nola Road over Bear 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Sontag-Nola Road over Bear Creek carry?
About 370 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Sontag-Nola Road over Bear Creek?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).
Who owns Sontag-Nola Road over Bear Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.