US Bridges

Church Road over Bean Patch Creek

Fair

DeSoto County, Mississippi · Sec 3 T 2S R 7W B · Structure no. SA1700000000091

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,000
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Church Road over Bean Patch Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Church Road over Bean Patch Creek in DeSoto County, Mississippi. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger 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 10,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,000 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesChurch Road
CrossesBean Patch Creek
LocationSec 3 T 2S R 7W B
RouteCity Street 7867
Coordinates34.93322, -89.9275
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.4 US tons
Inventory rating64.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.7 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,000 (2023)
Projected traffic15,000 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Church Road over Bean Patch Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Church Road over Bean Patch 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Church Road over Bean Patch Creek carry?

About 10,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Church Road over Bean Patch Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Church Road over Bean Patch Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.