US Bridges

Lower Brookhaven R over Marshall Creek

Good

Lawrence County, Mississippi · Sec 3 T 6N R10E B · Structure no. SA3900000000103

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
93 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
140
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lower Brookhaven R over Marshall Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Lower Brookhaven R over Marshall Creek in Lawrence County, Mississippi. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 140 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2046. The structure is 93 ft (28.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 4.3 mi (7 km).

CarriesLower Brookhaven R
CrossesMarshall Creek
LocationSec 3 T 6N R10E B
RouteCounty Highway 175
Coordinates31.52592, -90.17728
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.6 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length93 ft (28.4 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic140 (2024)
Projected traffic200 by 2046
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed4.3 mi (7 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Lower Brookhaven R over Marshall Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lower Brookhaven R over Marshall 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Lower Brookhaven R over Marshall Creek carry?

About 140 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Lower Brookhaven R over Marshall Creek?

The structure is 93 ft (28.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Lower Brookhaven R over Marshall Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.