Betty Sanders Road over Bear Creek
FairWayne County, Mississippi · Sec 7 T 7N R 9W · Structure no. SA7700000000158
- Built
- 2008
- 17 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 93 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Betty Sanders Road over Bear Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Betty Sanders Road over Bear Creek in Wayne County, Mississippi. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 75 by 2043. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Betty Sanders Road over Bear Creek built?
It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.
What condition is Betty Sanders Road over Bear 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does Betty Sanders Road over Bear Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Betty Sanders Road over Bear Creek?
The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Betty Sanders Road over Bear Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.