US Bridges

Shelton Weeks RD over Brandywine Creek

Fair

Copiah County, Mississippi · Sec 4 T 9N R 5E · Structure no. SA1500000000080

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Shelton Weeks RD over Brandywine Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Shelton Weeks RD over Brandywine Creek in Copiah County, Mississippi. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2045. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesShelton Weeks RD
CrossesBrandywine Creek
LocationSec 4 T 9N R 5E
RouteCounty Highway 244
CountyCopiah County
StateMississippi
Coordinates31.77358, -90.70183
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.8 US tons
Inventory rating25.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2015)
Projected traffic50 by 2045
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$171,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Shelton Weeks RD over Brandywine Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Shelton Weeks RD 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Shelton Weeks RD over Brandywine Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Shelton Weeks RD over Brandywine Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Shelton Weeks RD over Brandywine Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.