Harlow Matthews RD over Brushy Branch
FairPosted for loadJones County, Mississippi · Sec 5 T 9N R12W · Structure no. SA3400000000177
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old, rebuilt 2018
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 38 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 160
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Harlow Matthews RD over Brushy Branch is a concrete channel beam carrying Harlow Matthews RD over Brushy Branch in Jones County, Mississippi. It was built in 1974 and reconstructed in 2018, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 160 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 240 by 2044. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Harlow Matthews RD over Brushy Branch built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.
What condition is Harlow Matthews RD over Brushy Branch in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.
How much traffic does Harlow Matthews RD over Brushy Branch carry?
About 160 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Harlow Matthews RD over Brushy Branch?
The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Harlow Matthews RD over Brushy Branch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.