Brown Road over Small Drain
PoorClosed to trafficJefferson County, Mississippi · Sec 1 T 9N R 3E B · Structure no. SA3200000000042
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 77 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- —
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Brown Road over Small Drain is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Brown Road over Small Drain in Jefferson 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 2 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Brown Road over Small Drain built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is Brown Road over Small Drain in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.
How much traffic does Brown Road over Small Drain carry?
No traffic count is recorded for this structure.
How long is Brown Road over Small Drain?
The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Brown Road over Small Drain?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.