US Bridges

Browns Well Road over Trib to Bayou Pierre Riv

FairPosted for load

Copiah County, Mississippi · Sec 10 T 9N R 7E B · Structure no. SA1500000000095

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 2022
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
76 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
310
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Browns Well Road over Trib to Bayou Pierre Riv is a concrete channel beam carrying Browns Well Road over Trib to Bayou Pierre Riv in Copiah County, Mississippi. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2022, so it is 62 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 310 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 550 by 2047. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesBrowns Well Road
CrossesTrib to Bayou Pierre Riv
LocationSec 10 T 9N R 7E B
RouteCounty Highway 1315
Coordinates31.76036, -90.49492
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating25.8 US tons
Inventory rating15.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic310 (2021)
Projected traffic550 by 2047
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$156,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Browns Well Road over Trib to Bayou Pierre Riv built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.

What condition is Browns Well Road over Trib to Bayou Pierre Riv 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Browns Well Road over Trib to Bayou Pierre Riv carry?

About 310 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Browns Well Road over Trib to Bayou Pierre Riv?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Browns Well Road over Trib to Bayou Pierre Riv?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.