US Bridges

Beasley Road over Line Creek North Canal

Fair

Clay County, Mississippi · Sec 30 T16S R 4E B · Structure no. SA1300000000055

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
171 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
700
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Beasley Road over Line Creek North Canal is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Beasley Road over Line Creek North Canal 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 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 700 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,050 by 2043. The structure is 171 ft (52.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesBeasley Road
CrossesLine Creek North Canal
LocationSec 30 T16S R 4E B
RouteCounty Highway 1716
CountyClay County
StateMississippi
Coordinates33.65712, -88.92973
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 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 rating46.3 US tons
Inventory rating27.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+9 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length171 ft (52.2 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic700 (2022)
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$522,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Beasley Road over Line Creek North Canal built?

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

What condition is Beasley Road over Line Creek North Canal 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 2023.

How much traffic does Beasley Road over Line Creek North Canal carry?

About 700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Beasley Road over Line Creek North Canal?

The structure is 171 ft (52.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Beasley Road over Line Creek North Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.