US Bridges

Independence Road over Beartail Creek Branch

Fair

Tate County, Mississippi · Sec 27 T 4S R 6W · Structure no. SA6900000000019

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
90
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Independence Road over Beartail Creek Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Independence Road over Beartail Creek Branch in Tate County, Mississippi. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 years old, younger 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 90 vehicles a day, projected to reach 135 by 2044. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesIndependence Road
CrossesBeartail Creek Branch
LocationSec 27 T 4S R 6W
RouteCounty Highway 159
CountyTate County
StateMississippi
Coordinates34.70704, -89.82015
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating97.9 US tons
Inventory rating58.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (2024)
Projected traffic135 by 2044
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Independence Road over Beartail Creek Branch built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Independence Road over Beartail Creek Branch 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Independence Road over Beartail Creek Branch carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Independence Road over Beartail Creek Branch?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns Independence Road over Beartail Creek Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.