US Bridges

County Road 404 over Beasha Canal

Good

Neshoba County, Mississippi · Sec 23 T10N R10E B · Structure no. SA5000000000045

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
164 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
340
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 404 over Beasha Canal is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 404 over Beasha Canal in Neshoba County, Mississippi. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 340 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 510 by 2041. The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesCounty Road 404
CrossesBeasha Canal
LocationSec 23 T10N R10E B
RouteCounty Highway 590
Coordinates32.70746, -89.23704
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.8 US tons
Inventory rating27.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+4 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length164 ft (50 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic340 (2021)
Projected traffic510 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 County Road 404 over Beasha Canal built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 404 over Beasha Canal 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 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 404 over Beasha Canal carry?

About 340 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is County Road 404 over Beasha Canal?

The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 404 over Beasha Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.