National Guard RD over Balls Mill Crk
FairPosted for loadMarion County, Mississippi · Sec 3 T 3N R18W · Structure no. SA4600000000067
- Built
- 1994
- 31 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 38 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,500
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
National Guard RD over Balls Mill Crk is a concrete channel beam carrying National Guard RD over Balls Mill Crk in Marion County, Mississippi. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger 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 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,870 by 2046. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 National Guard RD over Balls Mill Crk built?
It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.
What condition is National Guard RD over Balls Mill Crk 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does National Guard RD over Balls Mill Crk carry?
About 1,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is National Guard RD over Balls Mill Crk?
The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns National Guard RD over Balls Mill Crk?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.