US Bridges

Brown Quarter RD over Tacketts Creek

Good

Holmes County, Mississippi · Sec 33 T13N R 3E · Structure no. SA2600000000030

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
119 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brown Quarter RD over Tacketts Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Brown Quarter RD over Tacketts Creek in Holmes County, Mississippi. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2038. The structure is 119 ft (36.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesBrown Quarter RD
CrossesTacketts Creek
LocationSec 33 T13N R 3E
RouteCounty Highway 6
Coordinates32.92687, -89.99863
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.9 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length119 ft (36.2 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2018)
Projected traffic30 by 2038
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Brown Quarter RD over Tacketts Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Brown Quarter RD over Tacketts 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Brown Quarter RD over Tacketts Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Brown Quarter RD over Tacketts Creek?

The structure is 119 ft (36.2 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Brown Quarter RD over Tacketts Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.