US Bridges

CO RD 514 over Bean Creek

Fair

Clarke County, Mississippi · Sec 13 T 4N R17E B · Structure no. SA1200000000121

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
95 ft
500 main spans
Daily traffic
190
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 514 over Bean Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying CO RD 514 over Bean Creek in Clarke County, Mississippi. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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.

It carries about 190 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 285 by 2044. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesCO RD 514
CrossesBean Creek
LocationSec 13 T 4N R17E B
RouteCounty Highway 348
Coordinates32.18556, -88.51672
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.8 US tons
Inventory rating29.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans500
Design loadH 15
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic190 (2024)
Projected traffic285 by 2044
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$650,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 514 over Bean Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 514 over Bean 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does CO RD 514 over Bean Creek carry?

About 190 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 514 over Bean Creek?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 514 over Bean Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.