US Bridges

Betheden Road over Mill Creek

Good

Winston County, Mississippi · Sec 35 T16N R13E B · Structure no. SA800000000A101

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
140 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
180
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Betheden Road over Mill Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Betheden Road over Mill Creek in Winston County, Mississippi. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 years old, younger than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 180 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 270 by 2042. The structure is 140 ft (42.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesBetheden Road
CrossesMill Creek
LocationSec 35 T16N R13E B
RouteCounty Highway 678
Coordinates33.18972, -88.94849
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating52.1 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length140 ft (42.8 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic180 (2022)
Projected traffic270 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Betheden Road over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Betheden Road over Mill Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Betheden Road over Mill Creek carry?

About 180 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Betheden Road over Mill Creek?

The structure is 140 ft (42.8 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Betheden Road over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.