US Bridges

Gwin Lipnick Road over Beaver Dam Bayou

Good

Sunflower County, Mississippi · Sec 21 T19N R 4W · Structure no. SA670000000A064

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
152 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gwin Lipnick Road over Beaver Dam Bayou is a concrete channel beam carrying Gwin Lipnick Road over Beaver Dam Bayou in Sunflower County, Mississippi. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 45 by 2044. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesGwin Lipnick Road
CrossesBeaver Dam Bayou
LocationSec 21 T19N R 4W
RouteCounty Highway 498
Coordinates33.47886, -90.61856
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length152 ft (46.3 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2024)
Projected traffic45 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$1.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Gwin Lipnick Road over Beaver Dam Bayou built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gwin Lipnick Road over Beaver Dam 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Gwin Lipnick Road over Beaver Dam Bayou carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Gwin Lipnick Road over Beaver Dam Bayou?

The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Gwin Lipnick Road over Beaver Dam Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.