US Bridges

Brent Road over Topisaw Creek

Good

Pike County, Mississippi · Sec 3 T 3N R 9E B · Structure no. SA570000000A132

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
420 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
125
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brent Road over Topisaw Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Brent Road over Topisaw Creek in Pike County, Mississippi. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 125 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 190 by 2043. The structure is 420 ft (128 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesBrent Road
CrossesTopisaw Creek
LocationSec 3 T 3N R 9E B
RouteCounty Highway 224
Coordinates31.24914, -90.28678
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.2 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHL 93
Structure length420 ft (128 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic125 (2021)
Projected traffic190 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$2.6 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Brent Road over Topisaw Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Brent Road over Topisaw 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Brent Road over Topisaw Creek carry?

About 125 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Brent Road over Topisaw Creek?

The structure is 420 ft (128 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Brent Road over Topisaw Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.