US Bridges

Beasley Road over Line Creek

Good

Clay County, Mississippi · Sec 25 T16S R 3E B · Structure no. SA1300000000041

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
212 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
700
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Beasley Road over Line Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Beasley Road over Line Creek in Clay County, Mississippi. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 700 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,050 by 2043. The structure is 212 ft (64.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesBeasley Road
CrossesLine Creek
LocationSec 25 T16S R 3E B
RouteCounty Highway 171
Coordinates33.66642, -88.93224
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.6 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadH 15
Structure length212 ft (64.7 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic700 (2020)
Projected traffic1,050 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$750,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Beasley Road over Line Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Beasley Road over Line 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Beasley Road over Line Creek carry?

About 700 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Beasley Road over Line Creek?

The structure is 212 ft (64.7 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Beasley Road over Line Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.