US Bridges

Hattie Wallace RD over Beach Creek

Good

Scott County, Mississippi · Sec 34 T 8N R 6E · Structure no. SA6200000000109

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
22
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hattie Wallace RD over Beach Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Hattie Wallace RD over Beach Creek in Scott County, Mississippi. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 22 vehicles a day, projected to reach 35 by 2042. The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesHattie Wallace RD
CrossesBeach Creek
LocationSec 34 T 8N R 6E
RouteCounty Highway 181
Coordinates32.49464, -89.67336
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 rating96.1 US tons
Inventory rating57.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.2 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22 (2021)
Projected traffic35 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$325,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hattie Wallace RD over Beach Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hattie Wallace RD over Beach 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Hattie Wallace RD over Beach Creek carry?

About 22 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Hattie Wallace RD over Beach Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns Hattie Wallace RD over Beach Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.