US Bridges

Beauregard Road over Relief for Bahala Creek

Fair

Copiah County, Mississippi · Sec 15 T 9N R 9E B · Structure no. SA1500000000120

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
114 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
800
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Beauregard Road over Relief for Bahala Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Beauregard Road over Relief for Bahala Creek in Copiah County, Mississippi. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 800 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,200 by 2044. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesBeauregard Road
CrossesRelief for Bahala Creek
LocationSec 15 T 9N R 9E B
RouteCounty Highway 307
Coordinates31.745, -90.29081
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.1 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 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 width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic800 (2024)
Projected traffic1,200 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$342,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Beauregard Road over Relief for Bahala Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Beauregard Road over Relief for Bahala Creek 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Beauregard Road over Relief for Bahala Creek carry?

About 800 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Beauregard Road over Relief for Bahala Creek?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Beauregard Road over Relief for Bahala Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.