Salem Road over Bibalucta Creek
GoodLeake County, Mississippi · SEC_18_T12N_R 9E B · Structure no. SA4000000000102
- Built
- 1998
- 27 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 281 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 90
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Salem Road over Bibalucta Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Salem Road over Bibalucta Creek in Leake County, Mississippi. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 90 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 135 by 2044. The structure is 281 ft (85.8 m) long and 29 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | 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 Salem Road over Bibalucta Creek built?
It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.
What condition is Salem 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 Salem Road over Bibalucta Creek carry?
About 90 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Salem Road over Bibalucta Creek?
The structure is 281 ft (85.8 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Salem Road over Bibalucta Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.