Four Mile Road over Browns Bayou
FairSunflower County, Mississippi · Sec 13 T17N R 4W B · Structure no. SA6700000000012
- Built
- 1994
- 31 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 248 ft
- 8 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 550
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Four Mile Road over Browns Bayou is a concrete channel beam carrying Four Mile Road over Browns Bayou in Sunflower County, Mississippi. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 5 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 550 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 825 by 2044. The structure is 248 ft (75.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Four Mile Road over Browns Bayou built?
It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.
What condition is Four Mile Road over Browns Bayou 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Four Mile Road over Browns Bayou carry?
About 550 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Four Mile Road over Browns Bayou?
The structure is 248 ft (75.6 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Four Mile Road over Browns Bayou?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.