US Bridges

SR 29 over Beaver Dam Creek

Good

Perry County, Mississippi · 6.7 MI N Stone Cl · Structure no. 310002905601110

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
221 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
810
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 29 over Beaver Dam Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 29 over Beaver Dam Creek in Perry 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 810 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 810 by 2043. The structure is 221 ft (67.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 59 mi (95 km).

CarriesSR 29
CrossesBeaver Dam Creek
Location6.7 MI N Stone Cl
RouteState Highway 29
Coordinates30.97115, -89.05635
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.1 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+8 approach)
Design loadHS 15
Structure length221 ft (67.4 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic810 (2023)
Projected traffic810 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed59 mi (95 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$370 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 29 over Beaver Dam Creek built?

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

What condition is SR 29 over Beaver Dam 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does SR 29 over Beaver Dam Creek carry?

About 810 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR 29 over Beaver Dam Creek?

The structure is 221 ft (67.4 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SR 29 over Beaver Dam Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.