Bethel Road over Richland Creek
FairRankin County, Mississippi · Sec 5 T 4N R 3E B · Structure no. SA6100000000060
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 160 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,650
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bethel Road over Richland Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bethel Road over Richland Creek in Rankin County, Mississippi. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, older 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 1,650 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,475 by 2044. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bethel Road over Richland Creek built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bethel Road over Richland 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 2024.
How much traffic does Bethel Road over Richland Creek carry?
About 1,650 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Bethel Road over Richland Creek?
The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Bethel Road over Richland Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.