US Bridges

Bissell Road over SR 6

Good

Lee County, Mississippi · 0.1 MI W Natchez Trace · Structure no. 410000604112110

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
362 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
740
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bissell Road over SR 6 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bissell Road over SR 6 in Lee County, Mississippi. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 740 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 740 by 2043. The structure is 362 ft (110.4 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBissell Road
CrossesSR 6
Location0.1 MI W Natchez Trace
RouteCounty Highway 6
Coordinates34.21186, -88.784
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.1 US tons
Inventory rating29.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length362 ft (110.4 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic740 (2023)
Projected traffic740 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Bissell Road over SR 6 built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bissell Road over SR 6 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Bissell Road over SR 6 carry?

About 740 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Bissell Road over SR 6?

The structure is 362 ft (110.4 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Bissell Road over SR 6?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.