Rice Road over Brashear Creek
FairMadison County, Mississippi · Sec 28 T 7N R 2E · Structure no. SA4500000000009
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 184 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,000
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Rice Road over Brashear Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rice Road over Brashear Creek in Madison County, Mississippi. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,000 by 2035. The structure is 184 ft (56.1 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Rice Road over Brashear Creek built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.
What condition is Rice Road 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 February 2023.
How much traffic does Rice Road over Brashear Creek carry?
About 2,000 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Rice Road over Brashear Creek?
The structure is 184 ft (56.1 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.
Who owns Rice Road over Brashear Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.