US Bridges

Jamison Road over 1851 over Beech Bayou

Good

Quitman County, Mississippi · Sec 35 T28N R 1E B · Structure no. SA6000000000090

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
120
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jamison Road over 1851 over Beech Bayou is a concrete culvert carrying Jamison Road over 1851 over Beech Bayou in Quitman County, Mississippi. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 120 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 240 by 2034. The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesJamison Road
Crosses1851 over Beech Bayou
LocationSec 35 T28N R 1E B
RouteCounty Highway 1851
Coordinates34.261, -90.16256
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.3 US tons
Inventory rating47.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.5 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (2021)
Projected traffic240 by 2034
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$10,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jamison Road over 1851 over Beech Bayou built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jamison Road over 1851 over Beech Bayou 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Jamison Road over 1851 over Beech Bayou carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Jamison Road over 1851 over Beech Bayou?

The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Jamison Road over 1851 over Beech Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.