Three Mile Lake RD over Browns Bayou
PoorSunflower County, Mississippi · Sec 4 T17N R 3W B · Structure no. SA6700000000003
- Built
- 2001
- 24 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 38 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 270
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Three Mile Lake RD over Browns Bayou is a concrete slab carrying Three Mile Lake RD over Browns Bayou in Sunflower 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: open, temporary structure in place while original is closed.
It carries about 270 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 405 by 2044. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Three Mile Lake RD over Browns Bayou built?
It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.
What condition is Three Mile Lake RD over Browns Bayou in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does Three Mile Lake RD over Browns Bayou carry?
About 270 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Three Mile Lake RD over Browns Bayou?
The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Three Mile Lake RD over Browns Bayou?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.