US Bridges

SR 35 over Brush Creek

Good

Panola County, Mississippi · 5.3 MI N US 51 · Structure no. 310003505428230

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
142 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
730
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 35 over Brush Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 35 over Brush Creek in Panola County, Mississippi. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 730 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 730 by 2043. The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

CarriesSR 35
CrossesBrush Creek
Location5.3 MI N US 51
RouteState Highway 35
Coordinates34.37075, -89.86707
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating36.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length142 ft (43.3 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic730 (2023)
Projected traffic730 by 2043
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR 35 over Brush Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 35 over Brush 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 August 2021.

How much traffic does SR 35 over Brush Creek carry?

About 730 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SR 35 over Brush Creek?

The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 35 over Brush Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.