Bell Road over Long Creek
GoodPanola County, Mississippi · Sec 8 T10S R 6W B · Structure no. SA5400000000140
- Built
- 2003
- 22 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 160 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 190
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bell Road over Long Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bell Road over Long Creek in Panola County, Mississippi. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 190 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 285 by 2042. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bell Road over Long Creek built?
It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bell Road over Long 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 Bell Road over Long Creek carry?
About 190 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Bell Road over Long Creek?
The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Bell Road over Long Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.