US Bridges

Beasley RD over Pegies Creek

Good

Copiah County, Mississippi · Sec 10 T 9N R10E B · Structure no. SA1500000000133

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Beasley RD over Pegies Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Beasley RD over Pegies 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 140 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 4.3 mi (7 km).

CarriesBeasley RD
CrossesPegies Creek
LocationSec 10 T 9N R10E B
RouteCounty Highway 256
Coordinates31.75964, -90.19022
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.5 US tons
Inventory rating30.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 15
Structure length31 ft (9.3 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2014)
Projected traffic140 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed4.3 mi (7 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$171,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Beasley RD over Pegies Creek built?

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

What condition is Beasley RD over Pegies Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does Beasley RD over Pegies Creek carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Beasley RD over Pegies Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Beasley RD over Pegies Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.