US Bridges

Mission Hill RD NE over Bahala Creek

Good

Lincoln County, Mississippi · Sec 20 T 8N R 9E · Structure no. SA4300000000286

Built
1991
34 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
95 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
120
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mission Hill RD NE over Bahala Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Mission Hill RD NE over Bahala Creek in Lincoln County, Mississippi. It was built in 1991 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 34 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 120 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 140 by 2045. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesMission Hill RD NE
CrossesBahala Creek
LocationSec 20 T 8N R 9E
RouteCounty Highway 77
Coordinates31.65558, -90.31468
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 inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating65.6 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (2023)
Projected traffic140 by 2045
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$142,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mission Hill RD NE over Bahala Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is Mission Hill RD NE over Bahala 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Mission Hill RD NE over Bahala Creek carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Mission Hill RD NE over Bahala Creek?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Mission Hill RD NE over Bahala Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.