US Bridges

Dean Rhyne Road over Beaverdam Branch

Good

Lamar County, Mississippi · Sec 34 T 2N R14W · Structure no. SA3700000000032

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
69 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dean Rhyne Road over Beaverdam Branch is a concrete channel beam carrying Dean Rhyne Road over Beaverdam Branch in Lamar County, Mississippi. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 30 by 2046. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesDean Rhyne Road
CrossesBeaverdam Branch
LocationSec 34 T 2N R14W
RouteCounty Highway 20
Coordinates31.0927, -89.39405
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating77.8 US tons
Inventory rating46.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.5 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2024)
Projected traffic30 by 2046
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Dean Rhyne Road over Beaverdam Branch built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dean Rhyne Road over Beaverdam Branch 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Dean Rhyne Road over Beaverdam Branch carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Dean Rhyne Road over Beaverdam Branch?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Dean Rhyne Road over Beaverdam Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.