SR 481 over Beech Branch
GoodSmith County, Mississippi · 3.6 MI S Scott Cl · Structure no. 310048106500740
- Built
- 1994
- 31 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 142 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 420
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 481 over Beech Branch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 481 over Beech Branch in Smith County, Mississippi. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 420 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 420 by 2043. The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.7 mi (51 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 481 over Beech Branch built?
It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 481 over Beech Branch 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does SR 481 over Beech Branch carry?
About 420 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is SR 481 over Beech Branch?
The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns SR 481 over Beech Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.