US Bridges

Beesley Road over Little Cedar Creek

Good

George County, Mississippi · Sec 34 T 3S R 6W · Structure no. SA2000000000049

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
155 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
400
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Beesley Road over Little Cedar Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Beesley Road over Little Cedar Creek in George County, Mississippi. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 800 by 2043. The structure is 155 ft (47.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesBeesley Road
CrossesLittle Cedar Creek
LocationSec 34 T 3S R 6W
RouteCounty Highway 79
Coordinates30.74917, -88.56528
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.6 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length155 ft (47.3 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2023)
Projected traffic800 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Beesley Road over Little Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Beesley Road over Little Cedar 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Beesley Road over Little Cedar Creek carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Beesley Road over Little Cedar Creek?

The structure is 155 ft (47.3 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Beesley Road over Little Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.