US Bridges

County Road 147 over Beasha Branch

Fair

Neshoba County, Mississippi · Sec 35 T11N R10E B · Structure no. SA5000000000069

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
225
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 147 over Beasha Branch is a concrete culvert carrying County Road 147 over Beasha Branch in Neshoba County, Mississippi. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older 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 225 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 335 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 147
CrossesBeasha Branch
LocationSec 35 T11N R10E B
RouteCounty Highway 412
CountyNeshoba County
StateMississippi
Coordinates32.75489, -89.24858
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic225 (2022)
Projected traffic335 by 2042
Trucks8%
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 County Road 147 over Beasha Branch built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 147 over Beasha Branch 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 147 over Beasha Branch carry?

About 225 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is County Road 147 over Beasha Branch?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.8 m).

Who owns County Road 147 over Beasha Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.