Gladhurst Road over Bala Chitto Creek
FairPike County, Mississippi · Sec 15 T 1N R 8E · Structure no. SA5700000000028
- Built
- 1998
- 27 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 200 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 80
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Gladhurst Road over Bala Chitto Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Gladhurst Road over Bala Chitto Creek in Pike County, Mississippi. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 80 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2043. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Gladhurst Road over Bala Chitto Creek built?
It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.
What condition is Gladhurst Road over Bala Chitto 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does Gladhurst Road over Bala Chitto Creek carry?
About 80 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Gladhurst Road over Bala Chitto Creek?
The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Gladhurst Road over Bala Chitto Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.