Bonner Road over Shelton Creek
PoorPosted for loadTallahatchie County, Mississippi · Sec 11 T26N R 2E · Structure no. SA6800000000118
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 79 ft
- 400 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 60
- 2012 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bonner Road over Shelton Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Bonner Road over Shelton Creek in Tallahatchie 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 90 by 2032. The structure is 79 ft (24 m) long and 30 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 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Bonner Road over Shelton Creek built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bonner Road over Shelton Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does Bonner Road over Shelton Creek carry?
About 60 vehicles per day (2012 count).
How long is Bonner Road over Shelton Creek?
The structure is 79 ft (24 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Bonner Road over Shelton Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.