Madison Avenue over Brashear Creek
FairPosted for loadMadison County, Mississippi · Sec 7 T 7N R 2E · Structure no. SA4500000000005
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 57 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,000
- 2015 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Madison Avenue over Brashear Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Madison Avenue over Brashear Creek in Madison County, Mississippi. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,000 by 2035. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Madison Avenue over Brashear Creek built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is Madison Avenue over Brashear Creek 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Madison Avenue over Brashear Creek carry?
About 2,000 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Madison Avenue over Brashear Creek?
The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Madison Avenue over Brashear Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.