US Bridges

Lake Harbour Drive over Brashear Creek

Fair

Madison County, Mississippi · Sec 33 T 7N R 2E · Structure no. SA4500000000011

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
64 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
28,000
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lake Harbour Drive over Brashear Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Lake Harbour Drive over Brashear Creek in Madison County, Mississippi. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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.

It carries about 28,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 42,000 by 2033. The structure is 64 ft (19.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLake Harbour Drive
CrossesBrashear Creek
LocationSec 33 T 7N R 2E
RouteCounty Highway 6945
Coordinates32.41194, -90.09389
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating105.4 US tons
Inventory rating63.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 15
Structure length64 ft (19.6 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,000 (2013)
Projected traffic42,000 by 2033
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$500,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lake Harbour Drive over Brashear Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lake Harbour Drive 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Lake Harbour Drive over Brashear Creek carry?

About 28,000 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Lake Harbour Drive over Brashear Creek?

The structure is 64 ft (19.6 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m).

Who owns Lake Harbour Drive over Brashear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.