US Bridges

Causeyville Road over Little Brown Creek

Good

Lauderdale County, Mississippi · Sec 26 T 5N R17E B · Structure no. SA3800000000055

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
200 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Causeyville Road over Little Brown Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Causeyville Road over Little Brown Creek in Lauderdale County, Mississippi. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 80 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2044. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesCauseyville Road
CrossesLittle Brown Creek
LocationSec 26 T 5N R17E B
RouteCounty Highway 454
Coordinates32.24181, -88.53016
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
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.2 US tons
Inventory rating32.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans200
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (8 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2024)
Projected traffic120 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure20
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$550,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Causeyville Road over Little Brown Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Causeyville Road over Little Brown 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 Causeyville Road over Little Brown Creek carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Causeyville Road over Little Brown Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Causeyville Road over Little Brown Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.