US Bridges

East Caile Road over Browns Bayou

FairPosted for load

Sunflower County, Mississippi · Sec 24 T17N R 4W · Structure no. SA6700000000015

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
133 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

East Caile Road over Browns Bayou is a concrete channel beam carrying East Caile Road over Browns Bayou in Sunflower County, Mississippi. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 75 by 2043. The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long and 25 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesEast Caile Road
CrossesBrowns Bayou
LocationSec 24 T17N R 4W
RouteCounty Highway 120
CountySunflower County
StateMississippi
Coordinates33.301, -90.56181
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for other load-capacity restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating40.9 US tons
Inventory rating24.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans7
Design loadH 15
Structure length133 ft (40.5 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 traffic50 (2023)
Projected traffic75 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was East Caile Road over Browns Bayou built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is East Caile 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does East Caile Road over Browns Bayou carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is East Caile Road over Browns Bayou?

The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns East Caile Road over Browns Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.