US Bridges

SR 27 over Brushy Creek

Fair

Copiah County, Mississippi · 5.2 MI N SR 28 · Structure no. 310002701507310

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
200 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,400
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 27 over Brushy Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 27 over Brushy Creek in Copiah County, Mississippi. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 2,400 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,400 by 2043. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 27
CrossesBrushy Creek
Location5.2 MI N SR 28
RouteState Highway 27
CountyCopiah County
StateMississippi
Coordinates31.93756, -90.2146
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating72.9 US tons
Inventory rating43.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,400 (2023)
Projected traffic2,400 by 2043
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.1 mi (34 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$351 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 27 over Brushy Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 27 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SR 27 over Brushy Creek carry?

About 2,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is SR 27 over Brushy Creek?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SR 27 over Brushy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.