US Bridges

Meehan Savoy East over Browns Creek

Good

Lauderdale County, Mississippi · Sec 20 T 5N R15E B · Structure no. SA3800000000001

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
120
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Meehan Savoy East over Browns Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Meehan Savoy East over Browns Creek in Lauderdale County, Mississippi. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 120 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 180 by 2044. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesMeehan Savoy East
CrossesBrowns Creek
LocationSec 20 T 5N R15E B
RouteCounty Highway 459
Coordinates32.26762, -88.78777
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 rating61.1 US tons
Inventory rating36.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (2024)
Projected traffic180 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$650,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Meehan Savoy East over Browns Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Meehan Savoy East over Browns 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Meehan Savoy East over Browns Creek carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Meehan Savoy East over Browns Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Meehan Savoy East over Browns Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.