US Bridges

Beasley RD over Line Creek South Canal

FairPosted for load

Clay County, Mississippi · Sec 34 T21N R13E B · Structure no. SA1300000000117

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
211 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
570
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Beasley RD over Line Creek South Canal is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Beasley RD over Line Creek South Canal 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 211 ft (64.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesBeasley RD
CrossesLine Creek South Canal
LocationSec 34 T21N R13E B
RouteCounty Highway 1716
Coordinates33.64949, -88.92982
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating23.5 US tons
Inventory rating14.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+9 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length211 ft (64.3 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 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 of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$340,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Beasley RD over Line Creek South Canal built?

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

What condition is Beasley RD over Line Creek South 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Beasley RD over Line Creek South Canal carry?

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

How long is Beasley RD over Line Creek South Canal?

The structure is 211 ft (64.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Beasley RD over Line Creek South Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.