Bethlehem Road over Over Big Spring Ck
PoorPosted for loadMarshall County, Mississippi · Sec 33 T 5S R 2W B · Structure no. SA4700000000116
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 325 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bethlehem Road over Over Big Spring Ck is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bethlehem Road over Over Big Spring Ck in Marshall County, Mississippi. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 years old, older than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2042. The structure is 325 ft (99.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 Bethlehem Road over Over Big Spring Ck built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bethlehem Road over Over Big Spring Ck in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.
How much traffic does Bethlehem Road over Over Big Spring Ck carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Bethlehem Road over Over Big Spring Ck?
The structure is 325 ft (99.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Bethlehem Road over Over Big Spring Ck?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.