Bethel Road SE over Jordan Creek
PoorPosted for loadLincoln County, Mississippi · Sec 9 T 6N R 8E · Structure no. SA4300000000123
- Built
- 2002
- 23 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 56 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 60
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bethel Road SE over Jordan Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bethel Road SE over Jordan Creek in Lincoln County, Mississippi. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 90 by 2039. The structure is 56 ft (17.2 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bethel Road SE over Jordan Creek built?
It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bethel Road SE over Jordan Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does Bethel Road SE over Jordan Creek carry?
About 60 vehicles per day (2019 count).
How long is Bethel Road SE over Jordan Creek?
The structure is 56 ft (17.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Bethel Road SE over Jordan Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.