US Bridges

Johnston Stn Road over Beaver Creek

FairPosted for load

Pike County, Mississippi · Sec 1 T 4N R 7E B · Structure no. SA5700000000191

Built
2012
13 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
69 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
370
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Johnston Stn Road over Beaver Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Johnston Stn Road over Beaver Creek in Pike County, Mississippi. It was built in 2012 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 13 years old, younger 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 370 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 555 by 2043. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesJohnston Stn Road
CrossesBeaver Creek
LocationSec 1 T 4N R 7E B
RouteCounty Highway 51
Coordinates31.33725, -90.45078
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 rating16.4 US tons
Inventory rating11.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic370 (2021)
Projected traffic555 by 2043
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$459,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Johnston Stn Road over Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is Johnston Stn Road over Beaver Creek 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Johnston Stn Road over Beaver Creek carry?

About 370 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Johnston Stn Road over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Johnston Stn Road over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.