US Bridges

Louis Brown Road over Trib of White Oak Creek

Fair

Copiah County, Mississippi · Sec 2 T12N R 5E · Structure no. SA1500000000190

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
76 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Louis Brown Road over Trib of White Oak Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Louis Brown Road over Trib of White Oak Creek in Copiah County, Mississippi. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2045. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesLouis Brown Road
CrossesTrib of White Oak Creek
LocationSec 2 T12N R 5E
RouteCounty Highway 233
Coordinates32.04842, -90.67647
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating58.1 US tons
Inventory rating34.7 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 (7.6 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2021)
Projected traffic100 by 2045
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$175,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Louis Brown Road over Trib of White Oak Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Louis Brown Road over Trib of White Oak 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Louis Brown Road over Trib of White Oak Creek carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Louis Brown Road over Trib of White Oak Creek?

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 Louis Brown Road over Trib of White Oak Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.