US Bridges

Shenandoah Road over Beaverdam Creek

Good

Pearl River County, Mississippi · Sec 22 T 2S R15W · Structure no. SA5500000000027

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
76 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Shenandoah Road over Beaverdam Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Shenandoah Road over Beaverdam Creek in Pearl River County, Mississippi. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 57 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2046. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesShenandoah Road
CrossesBeaverdam Creek
LocationSec 22 T 2S R15W
RouteCounty Highway 74
Coordinates30.85359, -89.49318
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.6 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2024)
Projected traffic60 by 2046
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$135,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Shenandoah Road over Beaverdam Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is Shenandoah Road over Beaverdam 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Shenandoah Road over Beaverdam Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Shenandoah Road over Beaverdam Creek?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Shenandoah Road over Beaverdam Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.