Bett Road over Hickahala Creek Branch
FairPosted for loadTate County, Mississippi · Sec 31 T 4S R 5W B · Structure no. SA6900000000006
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 78 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 220
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bett Road over Hickahala Creek Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bett Road over Hickahala Creek Branch in Tate County, Mississippi. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 220 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 330 by 2043. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 Bett Road over Hickahala Creek Branch built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bett Road over Hickahala Creek Branch 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 Bett Road over Hickahala Creek Branch carry?
About 220 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Bett Road over Hickahala Creek Branch?
The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Bett Road over Hickahala Creek Branch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.