High Point Road over Little Brushy Creek
PoorTallahatchie County, Mississippi · Sec 20 T23N R 2E · Structure no. SA6800000000023
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 38 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
High Point Road over Little Brushy Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying High Point Road over Little Brushy Creek in Tallahatchie 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 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 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15 by 2035. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was High Point Road over Little Brushy Creek built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.
What condition is High Point Road over Little Brushy Creek 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 High Point Road over Little Brushy Creek carry?
About 10 vehicles per day (2015 count).
How long is High Point Road over Little Brushy Creek?
The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns High Point Road over Little Brushy Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.