US Bridges

Beard RD NE over Little Bahala Creek

Good

Lincoln County, Mississippi · Sec 11 T 8N R 9E · Structure no. SA4300000000281

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
240 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Beard RD NE over Little Bahala Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Beard RD NE over Little Bahala Creek in Lincoln 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2046. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesBeard RD NE
CrossesLittle Bahala Creek
LocationSec 11 T 8N R 9E
RouteCounty Highway 90
Coordinates31.68235, -90.27026
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 inspectionOctober 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating73.9 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2024)
Projected traffic60 by 2046
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Beard RD NE over Little Bahala Creek built?

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

What condition is Beard RD NE over Little Bahala 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Beard RD NE over Little Bahala Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Beard RD NE over Little Bahala Creek?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Beard RD NE over Little Bahala Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.