US Bridges

Beaver Creek Road over Live Stream

FairPosted for load

George County, Mississippi · Sec 26 T 1S R 5W B · Structure no. SA2000000000004

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
95 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
510
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Beaver Creek Road over Live Stream is a concrete slab carrying Beaver Creek Road over Live Stream in George County, Mississippi. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 510 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 800 by 2045. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesBeaver Creek Road
CrossesLive Stream
LocationSec 26 T 1S R 5W B
RouteCounty Highway 257
Coordinates30.93069, -88.44961
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating73.5 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic510 (2025)
Projected traffic800 by 2045
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$1.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Beaver Creek Road over Live Stream built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Beaver Creek Road over Live Stream 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 2025.

How much traffic does Beaver Creek Road over Live Stream carry?

About 510 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Beaver Creek Road over Live Stream?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Beaver Creek Road over Live Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.