US Bridges

Barnes Road over Brushy Creek

Fair

Copiah County, Mississippi · Sec 20 T 2N R 1W B · Structure no. SA1500000000049

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
76 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
350
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Barnes Road over Brushy Creek is a concrete slab carrying Barnes Road over Brushy Creek in Copiah County, Mississippi. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 6 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2043. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesBarnes Road
CrossesBrushy Creek
LocationSec 20 T 2N R 1W B
RouteCounty Highway 311
CountyCopiah County
StateMississippi
Coordinates32.00222, -90.31361
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating29.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2015)
Projected traffic600 by 2043
Trucks8%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$228,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Barnes Road over Brushy Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Barnes 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Barnes Road over Brushy Creek carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Barnes Road over Brushy Creek?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Barnes Road over Brushy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.