US Bridges

Beaver Lake Road over Little Beaver Creek

Good

Lamar County, Mississippi · Sec 12 T 2N R14W · Structure no. SA3700000000023

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
93 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
180
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Beaver Lake Road over Little Beaver Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Beaver Lake Road over Little Beaver Creek in Lamar County, Mississippi. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 180 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 220 by 2045. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesBeaver Lake Road
CrossesLittle Beaver Creek
LocationSec 12 T 2N R14W
RouteCounty Highway 227
Coordinates31.14837, -89.36256
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.2 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic180 (2023)
Projected traffic220 by 2045
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Beaver Lake Road over Little Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Beaver Lake Road 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Beaver Lake Road over Little Beaver Creek carry?

About 180 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Beaver Lake Road over Little Beaver Creek?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Beaver Lake Road over Little Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.