US Bridges

Beatline Road over Canal No 1

Good

Harrison County, Mississippi · Sec 15 T 8S R12W B · Structure no. SA2400000000157

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
94 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,000
2012 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Beatline Road over Canal No 1 is a concrete channel beam carrying Beatline Road over Canal No 1 in Harrison County, Mississippi. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 4,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,000 by 2042. The structure is 94 ft (28.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesBeatline Road
CrossesCanal No 1
LocationSec 15 T 8S R12W B
RouteCity Street 2151
Coordinates30.34472, -89.18694
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating83.2 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length94 ft (28.5 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,000 (2012)
Projected traffic5,000 by 2042
Trucks8%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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$5,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Beatline Road over Canal No 1 built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Beatline Road over Canal No 1 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Beatline Road over Canal No 1 carry?

About 4,000 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Beatline Road over Canal No 1?

The structure is 94 ft (28.5 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Beatline Road over Canal No 1?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.