Brownlee Road over Blackwater Creek
FairPosted for loadMarshall County, Mississippi · Sec 20 T 6S R 1W · Structure no. SA4700000000131
- Built
- 1999
- 26 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Other
- Steel
- Length
- 51 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Brownlee Road over Blackwater Creek is a steel other carrying Brownlee Road over Blackwater Creek in Marshall County, Mississippi. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2044. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
Open in Google MapsCondition and inspection
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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Brownlee Road over Blackwater Creek built?
It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.
What condition is Brownlee Road over Blackwater 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does Brownlee Road over Blackwater Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Brownlee Road over Blackwater Creek?
The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.2 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns Brownlee Road over Blackwater Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.