US Bridges

Bahalia RD NE over Fords Creek

GoodPosted for load

Lincoln County, Mississippi · Sec 9 T 8N R 9E B · Structure no. SA4300000000279

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
105 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
240
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bahalia RD NE over Fords Creek is a concrete slab carrying Bahalia RD NE over Fords Creek in Lincoln County, Mississippi. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 240 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 270 by 2045. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesBahalia RD NE
CrossesFords Creek
LocationSec 9 T 8N R 9E B
RouteCounty Highway 92
Coordinates31.67499, -90.31052
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating24.4 US tons
Inventory rating14.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic240 (2023)
Projected traffic270 by 2045
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$160,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bahalia RD NE over Fords Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bahalia RD NE over Fords 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Bahalia RD NE over Fords Creek carry?

About 240 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Bahalia RD NE over Fords Creek?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Bahalia RD NE over Fords Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.