US Bridges

Hood Road over Beech Bayou

Fair

Quitman County, Mississippi · Sec 3 T27N R 1E B · Structure no. SA6000000000055

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
60 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
260
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hood Road over Beech Bayou is a concrete slab carrying Hood Road over Beech Bayou in Quitman County, Mississippi. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older 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: open, posting recommended but not legally implemented.

It carries about 260 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 390 by 2044. The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesHood Road
CrossesBeech Bayou
LocationSec 3 T27N R 1E B
RouteCounty Highway 2628
CountyQuitman County
StateMississippi
Coordinates34.24819, -90.18594
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, posting recommended but not legally implemented
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 rating25.4 US tons
Inventory rating15.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.2 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic260 (2023)
Projected traffic390 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$208,000 (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hood Road over Beech Bayou built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hood Road over Beech Bayou 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 Hood Road over Beech Bayou carry?

About 260 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Hood Road over Beech Bayou?

The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Hood Road over Beech Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.