US Bridges

Earl Brashier RD over Branch of Lowery Creek

Good

Jones County, Mississippi · Sec 3 T 7N R14W B · Structure no. SA3400000000093

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
140
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Earl Brashier RD over Branch of Lowery Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Earl Brashier RD over Branch of Lowery Creek in Jones County, Mississippi. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 140 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 210 by 2043. The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesEarl Brashier RD
CrossesBranch of Lowery Creek
LocationSec 3 T 7N R14W B
RouteCounty Highway 389
Coordinates31.60336, -89.38817
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating84.7 US tons
Inventory rating50.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic140 (2023)
Projected traffic210 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Earl Brashier RD over Branch of Lowery Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Earl Brashier RD over Branch of Lowery 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 Earl Brashier RD over Branch of Lowery Creek carry?

About 140 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Earl Brashier RD over Branch of Lowery Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Earl Brashier RD over Branch of Lowery Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.