Tram Road over Beaver Dam Bayou
PoorPosted for loadHumphreys County, Mississippi · Sec 1 T16N R 4W B · Structure no. SA2700000000083
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 56 ft
- 100 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 180
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Tram Road over Beaver Dam Bayou is a concrete channel beam carrying Tram Road over Beaver Dam Bayou in Humphreys County, Mississippi. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, older than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 180 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 270 by 2043. The structure is 56 ft (17 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Tram Road over Beaver Dam Bayou built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is Tram Road over Beaver Dam Bayou in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does Tram Road over Beaver Dam Bayou carry?
About 180 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Tram Road over Beaver Dam Bayou?
The structure is 56 ft (17 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Tram Road over Beaver Dam Bayou?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.