US Bridges

Bahalia Church RD over Trib Little Bahala Creek

FairPosted for load

Lincoln County, Mississippi · Sec 17 T 8N R 9E B · Structure no. SA4300000000284

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
180
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bahalia Church RD over Trib Little Bahala Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bahalia Church RD over Trib Little Bahala Creek in Lincoln County, Mississippi. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 years old, older than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 180 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 270 by 2035. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesBahalia Church RD
CrossesTrib Little Bahala Creek
LocationSec 17 T 8N R 9E B
RouteCounty Highway 92
Coordinates31.65833, -90.32478
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating26.3 US tons
Inventory rating15.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 10
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.3 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic180 (2013)
Projected traffic270 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$93,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bahalia Church RD over Trib Little Bahala Creek built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bahalia Church RD over Trib Little Bahala Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.

How much traffic does Bahalia Church RD over Trib Little Bahala Creek carry?

About 180 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Bahalia Church RD over Trib Little Bahala Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Bahalia Church RD over Trib Little Bahala Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.