Bearcat Road over Big Creek
FairSimpson County, Mississippi · Sec 24 T 1N R 2E B · Structure no. SA6400000000005
- Built
- 1992
- 33 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 200 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bearcat Road over Big Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bearcat Road over Big Creek in Simpson County, Mississippi. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2040. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 Bearcat Road over Big Creek built?
It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bearcat Road over Big 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 Bearcat Road over Big Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Bearcat Road over Big Creek?
The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Bearcat Road over Big Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.