Churchwell Road over Little Beaver Creek
FairForrest County, Mississippi · Sec 21 T 2N R13W B · Structure no. SA1800000000055
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 114 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 789
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Churchwell Road over Little Beaver Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Churchwell Road over Little Beaver Creek in Forrest County, Mississippi. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 789 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,184 by 2044. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Churchwell Road over Little Beaver Creek built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is Churchwell Road over Little Beaver 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Churchwell Road over Little Beaver Creek carry?
About 789 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Churchwell Road over Little Beaver Creek?
The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Churchwell Road over Little Beaver Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.