US Bridges

Ash Road over Bee Lake

Good

Holmes County, Mississippi · Sec 17 T14N R 1W · Structure no. SA2600000000041

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
760 ft
19 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ash Road over Bee Lake is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ash Road over Bee Lake in Holmes County, Mississippi. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 90 by 2038. The structure is 760 ft (231.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesAsh Road
CrossesBee Lake
LocationSec 17 T14N R 1W
RouteCounty Highway 201
Coordinates33.0665, -90.32933
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 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 rating75.3 US tons
Inventory rating33.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans19
Design loadHS 20
Structure length760 ft (231.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2018)
Projected traffic90 by 2038
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Ash Road over Bee Lake built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ash Road over Bee Lake 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Ash Road over Bee Lake carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Ash Road over Bee Lake?

The structure is 760 ft (231.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Ash Road over Bee Lake?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.