US Bridges

Beach Road over Whitesand Creek

Good

Pearl River County, Mississippi · Sec 23 T 2S R16W · Structure no. SA5500000000036

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
112 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
220
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Beach Road over Whitesand Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Beach Road over Whitesand Creek in Pearl River County, Mississippi. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 years old, younger 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 220 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 250 by 2045. The structure is 112 ft (34 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesBeach Road
CrossesWhitesand Creek
LocationSec 23 T 2S R16W
RouteCounty Highway 160
CountyPearl River County
StateMississippi
Coordinates30.85943, -89.5775
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length112 ft (34 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.5 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic220 (2023)
Projected traffic250 by 2045
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 Beach Road over Whitesand Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Beach Road over Whitesand 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 2023.

How much traffic does Beach Road over Whitesand Creek carry?

About 220 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Beach Road over Whitesand Creek?

The structure is 112 ft (34 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Beach Road over Whitesand Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.