US Bridges

Fairground RD.8452 over Brown Creek

Good

Grenada County, Mississippi · Sec 17 T22N R 5E · Structure no. SA2200000000029

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,900
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fairground RD.8452 over Brown Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Fairground RD.8452 over Brown Creek in Grenada County, Mississippi. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, older 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 1,900 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,850 by 2035. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesFairground RD.8452
CrossesBrown Creek
LocationSec 17 T22N R 5E
RouteCity Street 482
Coordinates33.76561, -89.80367
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.2 US tons
Inventory rating46.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,900 (2015)
Projected traffic2,850 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Fairground RD.8452 over Brown Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fairground RD.8452 over Brown 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 2024.

How much traffic does Fairground RD.8452 over Brown Creek carry?

About 1,900 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Fairground RD.8452 over Brown Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Fairground RD.8452 over Brown Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.