CO RD 281 over Bear Creek
GoodLeflore County, Mississippi · Sec 12 T18N R 2W · Structure no. SA4200000000020
- Built
- 1989
- 36 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2023
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 57 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CO RD 281 over Bear Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying CO RD 281 over Bear Creek in Leflore 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 5 vehicles a day, projected to reach 8 by 2035. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CO RD 281 over Bear Creek built?
It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.
What condition is CO RD 281 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 January 2023.
How much traffic does CO RD 281 over Bear Creek carry?
About 5 vehicles per day (2015 count).
How long is CO RD 281 over Bear Creek?
The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns CO RD 281 over Bear Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.