US Bridges

Perrytown RD over Beaver Creek

FairPosted for load

Wilkinson County, Mississippi · Sec 16 T 4N R 1W B · Structure no. SA7900000000087

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
116 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
170
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Perrytown RD over Beaver Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Perrytown RD over Beaver Creek in Wilkinson County, Mississippi. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 170 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 225 by 2033. The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesPerrytown RD
CrossesBeaver Creek
LocationSec 16 T 4N R 1W B
RouteCounty Highway 1184
CountyWilkinson County
StateMississippi
Coordinates31.33089, -91.17945
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating25.1 US tons
Inventory rating15.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+4 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length116 ft (35.4 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic170 (2013)
Projected traffic225 by 2033
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$355,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Perrytown RD over Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Perrytown RD over Beaver Creek 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Perrytown RD over Beaver Creek carry?

About 170 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Perrytown RD over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Perrytown RD over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.