US Bridges

Polly Bell Road over Biba Wila Creek

Good

Oktibbeha County, Mississippi · Sec 18 T19N R13E · Structure no. SA5300000000125

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
57 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Polly Bell Road over Biba Wila Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Polly Bell Road over Biba Wila Creek in Oktibbeha County, Mississippi. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, older 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 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 90 by 2032. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesPolly Bell Road
CrossesBiba Wila Creek
LocationSec 18 T19N R13E
RouteCounty Highway 100
Coordinates33.51492, -88.97603
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating18.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2012)
Projected traffic90 by 2032
Trucks—
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$36,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Polly Bell Road over Biba Wila Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Polly Bell Road over Biba Wila Creek 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Polly Bell Road over Biba Wila Creek carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2012 count).

How long is Polly Bell Road over Biba Wila Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Polly Bell Road over Biba Wila Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.