Silas Brown over Pearl River
FairHinds County, Mississippi · SEC_10_T 5N_R 1E · Structure no. SA2500000000128
- Built
- 1925
- 100 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 1,010 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 8,400
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Silas Brown over Pearl River is a concrete arch - deck carrying Silas Brown over Pearl River in Hinds County, Mississippi. It was built in 1925, so it is 100 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.
It carries about 8,400 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,600 by 2044. The structure is 1,010 ft (308 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Silas Brown over Pearl River built?
It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.
What condition is Silas Brown over Pearl River 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 2023.
How much traffic does Silas Brown over Pearl River carry?
About 8,400 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Silas Brown over Pearl River?
The structure is 1,010 ft (308 m) long with a longest span of 191 ft (58.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Silas Brown over Pearl River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.