US Bridges

Beasley Road over Johnson Branch

FairPosted for load

Clay County, Mississippi · Sec 4 T20N R13E B · Structure no. SA1300000000107

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
57 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
570
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Beasley Road over Johnson Branch is a concrete channel beam carrying Beasley Road over Johnson Branch in Clay County, Mississippi. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 66 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 570 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 855 by 2044. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesBeasley Road
CrossesJohnson Branch
LocationSec 4 T20N R13E B
RouteCounty Highway 1716
CountyClay County
StateMississippi
Coordinates33.63748, -88.93882
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating21.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic570 (2022)
Projected traffic855 by 2044
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$480,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Beasley Road over Johnson Branch built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is Beasley Road over Johnson Branch 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Beasley Road over Johnson Branch carry?

About 570 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Beasley Road over Johnson Branch?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Beasley Road over Johnson Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.