US Bridges

Harrell Road over Biba Wila Creek

Good

Oktibbeha County, Mississippi · Sec 12 T19N R12E · Structure no. SA530000000A111

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
78 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Harrell Road over Biba Wila Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Harrell Road over Biba Wila Creek in Oktibbeha County, Mississippi. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 150 by 2043. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesHarrell Road
CrossesBiba Wila Creek
LocationSec 12 T19N R12E
RouteCounty Highway 101
CountyOktibbeha County
StateMississippi
Coordinates33.52392, -88.99681
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.3 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length78 ft (23.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2021)
Projected traffic150 by 2043
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$544,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Harrell Road over Biba Wila Creek built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Harrell 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Harrell Road over Biba Wila Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Harrell Road over Biba Wila Creek?

The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Harrell Road over Biba Wila Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.