US Bridges

Brooklyn-Janice RD over Chaney Creek

Fair

Forrest County, Mississippi · Sec 12 T 1N R12W B · Structure no. SA1800000000008

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
304 ft
16 main spans
Daily traffic
840
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brooklyn-Janice RD over Chaney Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Brooklyn-Janice RD over Chaney Creek in Forrest County, Mississippi. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 58 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 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 840 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,110 by 2044. The structure is 304 ft (92.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesBrooklyn-Janice RD
CrossesChaney Creek
LocationSec 12 T 1N R12W B
RouteCounty Highway 1159
CountyForrest County
StateMississippi
Coordinates31.06765, -89.16182
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating51.1 US tons
Inventory rating30.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans16
Design loadH 15
Structure length304 ft (92.7 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic840 (2025)
Projected traffic1,110 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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$717,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Brooklyn-Janice RD over Chaney Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.

What condition is Brooklyn-Janice RD over Chaney 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Brooklyn-Janice RD over Chaney Creek carry?

About 840 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Brooklyn-Janice RD over Chaney Creek?

The structure is 304 ft (92.7 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Brooklyn-Janice RD over Chaney Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.