US Bridges

Von Beard Lane over Clear Creek

Good

Pike County, Mississippi · Sec 35 T 4N R 8E · Structure no. SA5700000000169

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
162 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
160
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Von Beard Lane over Clear Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Von Beard Lane over Clear Creek in Pike County, Mississippi. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 160 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 240 by 2043. The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesVon Beard Lane
CrossesClear Creek
LocationSec 35 T 4N R 8E
RouteCounty Highway 855
Coordinates31.26942, -90.37386
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating83.6 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length162 ft (49.4 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic160 (2021)
Projected traffic240 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$1 million (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Von Beard Lane over Clear Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Von Beard Lane over Clear 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Von Beard Lane over Clear Creek carry?

About 160 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Von Beard Lane over Clear Creek?

The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Von Beard Lane over Clear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.