US Bridges

County Road 602 over Bear Creek

FairPosted for load

Neshoba County, Mississippi · Sec 36 T12N R10E B · Structure no. SA5000000000096

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
76 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
350
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 602 over Bear Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying County Road 602 over Bear Creek in Neshoba County, Mississippi. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 525 by 2043. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 602
CrossesBear Creek
LocationSec 36 T12N R10E B
RouteCounty Highway 581
CountyNeshoba County
StateMississippi
Coordinates32.84433, -89.22736
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating26.8 US tons
Inventory rating16.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2023)
Projected traffic525 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$700,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 602 over Bear Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 602 over Bear Creek 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 602 over Bear Creek carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is County Road 602 over Bear Creek?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 602 over Bear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.