Beard Drive over Unnamed Local Creek
FairMonroe County, Mississippi · Sec 8 T13S R16W · Structure no. SA4800000000069
- Built
- 1997
- 28 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 38 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Beard Drive over Unnamed Local Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Beard Drive over Unnamed Local Creek in Monroe County, Mississippi. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 140 by 2040. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Beard Drive over Unnamed Local Creek built?
It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.
What condition is Beard Drive over Unnamed Local Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.
How much traffic does Beard Drive over Unnamed Local Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Beard Drive over Unnamed Local Creek?
The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Beard Drive over Unnamed Local Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.