Beatty Road over Vernon Branch
PoorPosted for loadLowndes County, Mississippi · Sec 16 T18S R17W B · Structure no. SA4400000000085
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 60 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,200
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Beatty Road over Vernon Branch is a concrete slab carrying Beatty Road over Vernon Branch in Lowndes County, Mississippi. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,800 by 2044. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Beatty Road over Vernon Branch built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is Beatty Road over Vernon Branch in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.
How much traffic does Beatty Road over Vernon Branch carry?
About 1,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Beatty Road over Vernon Branch?
The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Beatty Road over Vernon Branch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.