Rockhill-Brooklyn over Branch of Black Creek
FairPosted for loadForrest County, Mississippi · Sec 16 T 1N R12W B · Structure no. SA1800000000016
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2022
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 95 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 220
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Rockhill-Brooklyn over Branch of Black Creek is a concrete slab carrying Rockhill-Brooklyn over Branch of Black Creek in Forrest County, Mississippi. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 220 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 290 by 2043. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Rockhill-Brooklyn over Branch of Black Creek built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.
What condition is Rockhill-Brooklyn over Branch of Black 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 December 2022.
How much traffic does Rockhill-Brooklyn over Branch of Black Creek carry?
About 220 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Rockhill-Brooklyn over Branch of Black Creek?
The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Rockhill-Brooklyn over Branch of Black Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.