US Bridges

Barnes RD over Brown Creek

Good

Madison County, Mississippi · Sec 33 T 9N R 4E · Structure no. SA4500000000094

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Barnes RD over Brown Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Barnes RD over Brown Creek in Madison County, Mississippi. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 90 by 2036. The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesBarnes RD
CrossesBrown Creek
LocationSec 33 T 9N R 4E
RouteCounty Highway 231
Coordinates32.57469, -89.89586
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.9 US tons
Inventory rating25.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.8 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2016)
Projected traffic90 by 2036
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Barnes RD over Brown Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Barnes RD over Brown 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Barnes RD over Brown Creek carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Barnes RD over Brown Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns Barnes RD over Brown Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.