US Bridges

Anderson RD over Little Beaverdam Creek

PoorPosted for load

Copiah County, Mississippi · Sec 28 T 9N R 9E B · Structure no. SA1500000000128

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
107 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Anderson RD over Little Beaverdam Creek is a concrete slab carrying Anderson RD over Little Beaverdam Creek in Copiah County, Mississippi. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 175 by 2048. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesAnderson RD
CrossesLittle Beaverdam Creek
LocationSec 28 T 9N R 9E B
RouteCounty Highway 106
Coordinates31.72207, -90.29944
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 rating32.2 US tons
Inventory rating19.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length107 ft (32.6 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2024)
Projected traffic175 by 2048
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$321,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Anderson RD over Little Beaverdam Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Anderson RD over Little Beaverdam Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Anderson RD over Little Beaverdam Creek carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Anderson RD over Little Beaverdam Creek?

The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Anderson RD over Little Beaverdam Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.