US Bridges

Beasley RD over Beasley Branch

FairPosted for load

Clay County, Mississippi · Sec 27 T21N R13E B · Structure no. SA1300000000114

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
114 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
570
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Beasley RD over Beasley Branch is a concrete channel beam carrying Beasley RD over Beasley Branch in Clay County, Mississippi. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1989, 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 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 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesBeasley RD
CrossesBeasley Branch
LocationSec 27 T21N R13E B
RouteCounty Highway 739
Coordinates33.65334, -88.92889
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 rating26.1 US tons
Inventory rating15.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length114 ft (34.7 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$500,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Beasley RD over Beasley Branch built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is Beasley RD over Beasley 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 RD over Beasley Branch carry?

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

How long is Beasley RD over Beasley Branch?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Beasley RD over Beasley Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.