SR 547 over Brandywine Creek
FairClaiborne County, Mississippi · 0.4 MI N Copiah Cl · Structure no. 310054701101900
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 200 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 660
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 547 over Brandywine Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 547 over Brandywine Creek in Claiborne County, Mississippi. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 660 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 660 by 2043. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 47.2 mi (76 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 547 over Brandywine Creek built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 547 over Brandywine 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does SR 547 over Brandywine Creek carry?
About 660 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.
How long is SR 547 over Brandywine Creek?
The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns SR 547 over Brandywine Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.