SR 589 over Beaver Dam Creek
FairLamar County, Mississippi · 5.9 MI N US 11 · Structure no. 310058903700830
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 35 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,300
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 589 over Beaver Dam Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 589 over Beaver Dam Creek in Lamar County, Mississippi. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 years old, older than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 2,300 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,300 by 2043. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.2 mi (55 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 589 over Beaver Dam Creek built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 589 over Beaver Dam Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does SR 589 over Beaver Dam Creek carry?
About 2,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is SR 589 over Beaver Dam Creek?
The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).
Who owns SR 589 over Beaver Dam Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.