US Bridges

Bealman RD over Snoody Creek

Good

Kemper County, Mississippi · Sec 31 T11N R17E · Structure no. SA350000000A096

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
164 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bealman RD over Snoody Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Bealman RD over Snoody Creek in Kemper County, Mississippi. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 60 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 90 by 2043. The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesBealman RD
CrossesSnoody Creek
LocationSec 31 T11N R17E
RouteCounty Highway 188
Coordinates32.75691, -88.60227
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length164 ft (50 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2021)
Projected traffic90 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bealman RD over Snoody Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bealman RD over Snoody 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Bealman RD over Snoody Creek carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Bealman RD over Snoody Creek?

The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Bealman RD over Snoody Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.