US Bridges

Beale Road over Hurricane Creek

PoorPosted for load

Yazoo County, Mississippi · SEC_34_T13N_R 1W · Structure no. SA8200000000207

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Other
Steel
Length
100 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
60
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Beale Road over Hurricane Creek is a steel other carrying Beale Road over Hurricane Creek in Yazoo County, Mississippi. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 60 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 90 by 2043. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesBeale Road
CrossesHurricane Creek
LocationSEC_34_T13N_R 1W
RouteCounty Highway 110
Coordinates32.92956, -90.28622
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating8.8 US tons
Inventory rating5.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2021)
Projected traffic90 by 2043
Trucks12%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$310,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Beale Road over Hurricane Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Beale Road over Hurricane Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Beale Road over Hurricane Creek carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Beale Road over Hurricane Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Beale Road over Hurricane Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.