US Bridges

SR 488 over Beasha Creek

Good

Neshoba County, Mississippi · 3.6 MI E SR 427 · Structure no. 310048805002060

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
120 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,300
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 488 over Beasha Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 488 over Beasha Creek in Neshoba County, Mississippi. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 3,300 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,300 by 2043. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesSR 488
CrossesBeasha Creek
Location3.6 MI E SR 427
RouteState Highway 488
Coordinates32.74011, -89.25706
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating29.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+4 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,300 (2023)
Projected traffic3,300 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$447 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 488 over Beasha Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 488 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 488 over Beasha Creek carry?

About 3,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR 488 over Beasha Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns SR 488 over Beasha Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.