US Bridges

Palestine Rd. over Beartail Creek

Good

Tate County, Mississippi · Sec 22 T 4S R 7W B · Structure no. SA6900000000025

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
100 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
430
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Palestine Rd. over Beartail Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Palestine Rd. over Beartail Creek 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 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 430 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 645 by 2044. The structure is 100 ft (30.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesPalestine Rd.
CrossesBeartail Creek
LocationSec 22 T 4S R 7W B
RouteCounty Highway 887
Coordinates34.72318, -89.92586
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.9 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length100 ft (30.4 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic430 (2024)
Projected traffic645 by 2044
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Palestine Rd. over Beartail Creek built?

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

What condition is Palestine Rd. over Beartail 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Palestine Rd. over Beartail Creek carry?

About 430 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Palestine Rd. over Beartail Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Palestine Rd. over Beartail Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.