US Bridges

Broadus Road over Branch of Lyons Creek

Good

Jackson County, Mississippi · Sec 14 T 6S R 5W · Structure no. SA300000000A181

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
57 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
78
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Broadus Road over Branch of Lyons Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Broadus Road over Branch of Lyons Creek in Jackson County, Mississippi. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 78 vehicles a day, projected to reach 118 by 2044. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesBroadus Road
CrossesBranch of Lyons Creek
LocationSec 14 T 6S R 5W
RouteCounty Highway 8884
Coordinates30.52626, -88.45772
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
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 rating59.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic78 (2024)
Projected traffic118 by 2044
Trucks—
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Broadus Road over Branch of Lyons Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Broadus Road over Branch of Lyons 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 Broadus Road over Branch of Lyons Creek carry?

About 78 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Broadus Road over Branch of Lyons Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Broadus Road over Branch of Lyons Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.