US Bridges

SR 28 over Brady Creek

Good

Jones County, Mississippi · 1.5 MI W SR 29 · Structure no. 310002803412460

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,100
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 28 over Brady Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 28 over Brady Creek in Jones County, Mississippi. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older 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 4,100 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,100 by 2043. The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

CarriesSR 28
CrossesBrady Creek
Location1.5 MI W SR 29
RouteState Highway 28
Coordinates31.76889, -89.29307
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.5 US tons
Inventory rating26.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length34 ft (10.5 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,100 (2023)
Projected traffic4,100 by 2043
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR 28 over Brady Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 28 over Brady 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does SR 28 over Brady Creek carry?

About 4,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SR 28 over Brady Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns SR 28 over Brady Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.