US Bridges

Beesley Road over Lyons Branch

Good

George County, Mississippi · Sec 35 T 3S R 6W · Structure no. SA2000000000070

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Beesley Road over Lyons Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Beesley Road over Lyons Branch 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2044. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesBeesley Road
CrossesLyons Branch
LocationSec 35 T 3S R 6W
RouteCounty Highway 80
Coordinates30.74056, -88.55056
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
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.6 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2024)
Projected traffic300 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Lyons Branch built?

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

What condition is Beesley Road over Lyons Branch 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Beesley Road over Lyons Branch carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Beesley Road over Lyons Branch?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Beesley Road over Lyons Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.