US Bridges

Counce Road over Beaverdam Bayou

Fair

Tunica County, Mississippi · Sec 27 T 3S R10W B · Structure no. SA7200000000004

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
80 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
120
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Counce Road over Beaverdam Bayou is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Counce Road over Beaverdam Bayou in Tunica County, Mississippi. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, older 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 5 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 120 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2043. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesCounce Road
CrossesBeaverdam Bayou
LocationSec 27 T 3S R10W B
RouteCounty Highway 39
CountyTunica County
StateMississippi
Coordinates34.80114, -90.23727
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 15
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (2023)
Projected traffic200 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$200,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Counce Road over Beaverdam Bayou built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Counce Road over Beaverdam Bayou 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 Counce Road over Beaverdam Bayou carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Counce Road over Beaverdam Bayou?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Counce Road over Beaverdam Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.