US Bridges

Stratton Road over Brushy Creek

Fair

Newton County, Mississippi · Sec 28 T 8N R11E B · Structure no. SA5100000000126

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
76 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
640
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stratton Road over Brushy Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Stratton Road over Brushy Creek in Newton County, Mississippi. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 69 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 640 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 960 by 2043. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesStratton Road
CrossesBrushy Creek
LocationSec 28 T 8N R11E B
RouteCounty Highway 245
CountyNewton County
StateMississippi
Coordinates32.50333, -89.17056
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating65.6 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic640 (2023)
Projected traffic960 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$208,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Stratton Road over Brushy Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is Stratton Road over Brushy 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Stratton Road over Brushy Creek carry?

About 640 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Stratton Road over Brushy Creek?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Stratton Road over Brushy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.