US Bridges

SR 57 over Brushy Creek

Good

Greene County, Mississippi · 7.0 MI E US 98 · Structure no. 310005702106350

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
217 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,800
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 57 over Brushy Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 57 over Brushy Creek in Greene County, Mississippi. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,800 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,800 by 2043. The structure is 217 ft (66 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 42.9 mi (69 km).

CarriesSR 57
CrossesBrushy Creek
Location7.0 MI E US 98
RouteState Highway 57
Coordinates31.12784, -88.66978
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating32.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+4 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length217 ft (66 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,800 (2023)
Projected traffic1,800 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed42.9 mi (69 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 57 over Brushy Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 57 over Brushy Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does SR 57 over Brushy Creek carry?

About 1,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR 57 over Brushy Creek?

The structure is 217 ft (66 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns SR 57 over Brushy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.