US Bridges

Beauregard Road over Trib to Bahala Creek

Fair

Copiah County, Mississippi · Sec 22 T 9N R 9E B · Structure no. SA1500000000123

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
114 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
780
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Beauregard Road over Trib to Bahala Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Beauregard Road over Trib to Bahala Creek in Copiah County, Mississippi. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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.

It carries about 780 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,350 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
CrossesTrib to Bahala Creek
LocationSec 22 T 9N R 9E B
RouteCounty Highway 317
Coordinates31.74234, -90.29394
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 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 traffic780 (2024)
Projected traffic1,350 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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$540,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Beauregard Road over Trib to Bahala Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Beauregard Road over Trib to 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 Trib to Bahala Creek carry?

About 780 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Beauregard Road over Trib to 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 Trib to Bahala Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.