Browns Bridge RD over Black Creek
FairPosted for loadForrest County, Mississippi · Sec 7 T 2N R13W B · Structure no. SA1800000000053
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 440 ft
- 10 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,100
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Browns Bridge RD over Black Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Browns Bridge RD over Black Creek in Forrest County, Mississippi. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,650 by 2044. The structure is 440 ft (134.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Browns Bridge RD over Black Creek built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.
What condition is Browns Bridge RD over 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Browns Bridge RD over Black Creek carry?
About 1,100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Browns Bridge RD over Black Creek?
The structure is 440 ft (134.1 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Browns Bridge RD over Black Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.