US Bridges

Beaver Dam Road over Mansell Creek Tributary

Good

Madison County, Mississippi · Sec 34 T11N R 5E · Structure no. SA4500000000141

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
69 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Beaver Dam Road over Mansell Creek Tributary is a concrete channel beam carrying Beaver Dam Road over Mansell Creek Tributary in Madison County, Mississippi. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 45 by 2036. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesBeaver Dam Road
CrossesMansell Creek Tributary
LocationSec 34 T11N R 5E
RouteCounty Highway 81
Coordinates32.76461, -89.77214
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating82.5 US tons
Inventory rating49.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length69 ft (21 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 traffic30 (2016)
Projected traffic45 by 2036
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Dam Road over Mansell Creek Tributary built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Beaver Dam Road over Mansell Creek Tributary 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Beaver Dam Road over Mansell Creek Tributary carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Beaver Dam Road over Mansell Creek Tributary?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Beaver Dam Road over Mansell Creek Tributary?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.