US Bridges

Robertson Road over Brushy Creek

FairClosed to traffic

Amite County, Mississippi · Sec 2 T 4N R 2E B · Structure no. SA0300000000134

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
304 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
160
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Robertson Road over Brushy Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Robertson Road over Brushy Creek in Amite County, Mississippi. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 160 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 240 by 2044. The structure is 304 ft (92.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRobertson Road
CrossesBrushy Creek
LocationSec 2 T 4N R 2E B
RouteCounty Highway 273
CountyAmite County
StateMississippi
Coordinates31.33517, -90.98454
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadH 15
Structure length304 ft (92.7 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic160 (2022)
Projected traffic240 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$853,000 (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Robertson Road over Brushy Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Robertson Road over Brushy 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 Robertson Road over Brushy Creek carry?

About 160 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Robertson Road over Brushy Creek?

The structure is 304 ft (92.7 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Robertson Road over Brushy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.