US Bridges

Brown Loam Exp RD over Hamilton Creek

Fair

Hinds County, Mississippi · Sec 4 T 4N R 3W · Structure no. SA2500000000079

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
138 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brown Loam Exp RD over Hamilton Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Brown Loam Exp RD over Hamilton Creek in Hinds County, Mississippi. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2043. The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesBrown Loam Exp RD
CrossesHamilton Creek
LocationSec 4 T 4N R 3W
RouteCounty Highway 5227
Coordinates32.21299, -90.51231
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating83.2 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length138 ft (42.1 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2023)
Projected traffic30 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$347,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Brown Loam Exp RD over Hamilton Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Brown Loam Exp RD over Hamilton 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Brown Loam Exp RD over Hamilton Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Brown Loam Exp RD over Hamilton Creek?

The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Brown Loam Exp RD over Hamilton Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.