US Bridges

US 11 over Little Beaver Creek

Good

Lamar County, Mississippi · 1.8 MI N SR 589 · Structure no. 210001103706130

Built
1934
91 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,400
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 11 over Little Beaver Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 11 over Little Beaver Creek in Lamar County, Mississippi. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 years old, older 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 5,400 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,400 by 2043. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

CarriesUS 11
CrossesLittle Beaver Creek
Location1.8 MI N SR 589
RouteU.S. Route 11
Coordinates31.1622, -89.39458
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.2 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,400 (2023)
Projected traffic5,400 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure20
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$254 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 11 over Little Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 11 over Little Beaver 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does US 11 over Little Beaver Creek carry?

About 5,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US 11 over Little Beaver Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns US 11 over Little Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.