US Bridges

Bethlehem Road over Over Little Spring

Fair

Marshall County, Mississippi · Sec 18 T 5S R 2W B · Structure no. SA4700000000113

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
240
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bethlehem Road over Over Little Spring is a concrete culvert carrying Bethlehem Road over Over Little Spring in Marshall County, Mississippi. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 240 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 360 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesBethlehem Road
CrossesOver Little Spring
LocationSec 18 T 5S R 2W B
RouteCounty Highway 977
CountyMarshall County
StateMississippi
Coordinates34.6439, -89.4562
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31.7 US tons
Inventory rating24.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic240 (2022)
Projected traffic360 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bethlehem Road over Over Little Spring built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bethlehem Road over Over Little Spring 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Bethlehem Road over Over Little Spring carry?

About 240 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Bethlehem Road over Over Little Spring?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Bethlehem Road over Over Little Spring?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.