Sontag-Nola Road over Bear Creek
GoodLawrence County, Mississippi · Sec 21 T 8N R10E B · Structure no. SA3900000000068
- Built
- 1989
- 36 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 145 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 210
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sontag-Nola Road over Bear Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Sontag-Nola Road over Bear Creek in Lawrence County, Mississippi. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 210 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 240 by 2046. The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 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 1989, making it 36 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does Sontag-Nola Road over Bear Creek carry?
About 210 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Sontag-Nola Road over Bear Creek?
The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Sontag-Nola Road over Bear Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.