US Bridges

Bethesda Road over Bchof Rocky Bottom Creek

Fair

Oktibbeha County, Mississippi · Sec 25 T17N R15E · Structure no. SA5300000000044

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bethesda Road over Bchof Rocky Bottom Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Bethesda Road over Bchof Rocky Bottom Creek in Oktibbeha County, Mississippi. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2032. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesBethesda Road
CrossesBchof Rocky Bottom Creek
LocationSec 25 T17N R15E
RouteCounty Highway 2
CountyOktibbeha County
StateMississippi
Coordinates33.31606, -88.68861
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.2 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2012)
Projected traffic75 by 2032
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$26,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bethesda Road over Bchof Rocky Bottom Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bethesda Road over Bchof Rocky Bottom 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Bethesda Road over Bchof Rocky Bottom Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2012 count).

How long is Bethesda Road over Bchof Rocky Bottom Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Bethesda Road over Bchof Rocky Bottom Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.