US Bridges

Scott Road over Beartail Creek Branch

Good

Tate County, Mississippi · Sec 35 T 4S R 7W · Structure no. SA6900000000136

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
69 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Scott Road over Beartail Creek Branch is a concrete channel beam carrying Scott Road over Beartail Creek Branch in Tate County, Mississippi. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2044. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesScott Road
CrossesBeartail Creek Branch
LocationSec 35 T 4S R 7W
RouteCounty Highway 157
Coordinates34.68817, -89.89854
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
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum 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 spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2024)
Projected traffic150 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Scott Road over Beartail Creek Branch built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Scott Road over Beartail Creek 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 January 2025.

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

About 100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Scott Road over Beartail Creek Branch?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Scott Road over Beartail Creek Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.