US Bridges

Ras Case Road over Bahala Creek

Good

Lawrence County, Mississippi · Sec 33 T 9N R10E B · Structure no. SA3900000000095

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
520 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ras Case Road over Bahala Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ras Case Road over Bahala Creek in Lawrence County, Mississippi. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 280 by 2046. The structure is 520 ft (158.5 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesRas Case Road
CrossesBahala Creek
LocationSec 33 T 9N R10E B
RouteCounty Highway 236
Coordinates31.70516, -90.20037
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.8 US tons
Inventory rating27.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadH 15
Structure length520 ft (158.5 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2024)
Projected traffic280 by 2046
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ras Case Road over Bahala Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ras Case Road over Bahala 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 Ras Case Road over Bahala Creek carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Ras Case Road over Bahala Creek?

The structure is 520 ft (158.5 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Ras Case Road over Bahala Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.