US Bridges

Old Canton RD over Brasher Creek

Fair

Madison County, Mississippi · Sec 21 T 7N R 2E B · Structure no. SA4500000000008

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
200 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,000
2013 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Canton RD over Brasher Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Canton RD over Brasher Creek in Madison County, Mississippi. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 years old, younger 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 14,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,000 by 2033. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesOld Canton RD
CrossesBrasher Creek
LocationSec 21 T 7N R 2E B
RouteCity Street 6926
Coordinates32.42903, -90.10619
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.4 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.8 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,000 (2013)
Projected traffic21,000 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$644,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Canton RD over Brasher Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Canton RD over Brasher 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Old Canton RD over Brasher Creek carry?

About 14,000 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Old Canton RD over Brasher Creek?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns Old Canton RD over Brasher Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.