US Bridges

I 269 over Bean Patch Creek

Good

DeSoto County, Mississippi · 3.4 MI S SR 305 · Structure no. 11002690170203A

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
953 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
16,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 269 over Bean Patch Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 269 over Bean Patch Creek in DeSoto County, Mississippi. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 years old, younger 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 16,500 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 43,000 by 2043. The structure is 953 ft (290.6 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI 269
CrossesBean Patch Creek
Location3.4 MI S SR 305
RouteInterstate 269
CountyDeSoto County
StateMississippi
Coordinates34.87032, -89.88471
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.4 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+4 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length953 ft (290.6 m)
Longest span250 ft (76.2 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,500 (2023)
Projected traffic43,000 by 2043
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I 269 over Bean Patch Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 269 over Bean Patch 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does I 269 over Bean Patch Creek carry?

About 16,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is I 269 over Bean Patch Creek?

The structure is 953 ft (290.6 m) long with a longest span of 250 ft (76.2 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns I 269 over Bean Patch Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.