Bethel Road over Shelton Creek
FairTallahatchie County, Mississippi · Sec_ 3_T26N_R 2E B · Structure no. SA6800000000115
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 36 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 160
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bethel Road over Shelton Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Bethel Road over Shelton Creek in Tallahatchie County, Mississippi. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 160 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 240 by 2038. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bethel Road over Shelton Creek built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bethel Road over Shelton 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 2024.
How much traffic does Bethel Road over Shelton Creek carry?
About 160 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Bethel Road over Shelton Creek?
The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).
Who owns Bethel Road over Shelton Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.