SR 16 over Beasha Creek
GoodNeshoba County, Mississippi · 0.7 MI E Leake Cl · Structure no. 310001605012460
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 170 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5,000
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 16 over Beasha Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 16 over Beasha Creek in Neshoba County, Mississippi. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, older 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 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,000 by 2043. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 16 over Beasha Creek built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 16 over Beasha 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does SR 16 over Beasha Creek carry?
About 5,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is SR 16 over Beasha Creek?
The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns SR 16 over Beasha Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.