US Bridges

Bethlehem Road over Tippah River

Good

Marshall County, Mississippi · Sec 12 T 6S R 2W B · Structure no. SA470000000A135

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,115 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bethlehem Road over Tippah River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bethlehem Road over Tippah River in Marshall County, Mississippi. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2044. The structure is 1,115 ft (339.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesBethlehem Road
CrossesTippah River
LocationSec 12 T 6S R 2W B
RouteCounty Highway 977
Coordinates34.56921, -89.36536
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5 (+21 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length1,115 ft (339.8 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2024)
Projected traffic300 by 2044
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bethlehem Road over Tippah River built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bethlehem Road over Tippah River 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Bethlehem Road over Tippah River carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Bethlehem Road over Tippah River?

The structure is 1,115 ft (339.8 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Bethlehem Road over Tippah River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.