US Bridges

Holly Grove Lane over Brushy Fork

Fair

Copiah County, Mississippi · Sec 2 T11N R 5E B · Structure no. SA150000000A188

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
88 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Holly Grove Lane over Brushy Fork is a concrete channel beam carrying Holly Grove Lane over Brushy Fork in Copiah County, Mississippi. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 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 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2048. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

Location

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CarriesHolly Grove Lane
CrossesBrushy Fork
LocationSec 2 T11N R 5E B
RouteCounty Highway 225
CountyCopiah County
StateMississippi
Coordinates31.94972, -90.66919
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length88 ft (26.8 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2024)
Projected traffic50 by 2048
Trucks0%
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

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$264,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Holly Grove Lane over Brushy Fork built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Holly Grove Lane over Brushy Fork 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Holly Grove Lane over Brushy Fork carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Holly Grove Lane over Brushy Fork?

The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Holly Grove Lane over Brushy Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.