US Bridges

Mars Hill Road over Bibalucta Creek

Good

Leake County, Mississippi · Sec 8 T12N R 9E B · Structure no. SA4000000000100

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
200 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
560
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mars Hill Road over Bibalucta Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mars Hill Road over Bibalucta Creek in Leake 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 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 560 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 840 by 2044. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesMars Hill Road
CrossesBibalucta Creek
LocationSec 8 T12N R 9E B
RouteCounty Highway 644
Coordinates32.90423, -89.39057
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic560 (2024)
Projected traffic840 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mars Hill Road over Bibalucta Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mars Hill Road over Bibalucta 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 2024.

How much traffic does Mars Hill Road over Bibalucta Creek carry?

About 560 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Mars Hill Road over Bibalucta Creek?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Mars Hill Road over Bibalucta Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.