US Bridges

Brownlee Road over Little Gaines Creek

Good

Greene County, Mississippi · Sec 9 T 4N R 8W · Structure no. SA2100000000081

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
100 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brownlee Road over Little Gaines Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Brownlee Road over Little Gaines Creek in Greene County, Mississippi. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 75 by 2046. The structure is 100 ft (30.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesBrownlee Road
CrossesLittle Gaines Creek
LocationSec 9 T 4N R 8W
RouteCounty Highway 225
Coordinates31.32151, -88.80579
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.6 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length100 ft (30.4 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2024)
Projected traffic75 by 2046
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Brownlee Road over Little Gaines Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Brownlee Road over Little Gaines 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Brownlee Road over Little Gaines Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Brownlee Road over Little Gaines Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Brownlee Road over Little Gaines Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.