US Bridges

Melton Road over Brushy Bayou

FairPosted for load

Tallahatchie County, Mississippi · Sec 17 T25N R 1E B · Structure no. SA6800000000067

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
39 ft
100 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Melton Road over Brushy Bayou is a concrete channel beam carrying Melton Road over Brushy Bayou in Tallahatchie County, Mississippi. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 5 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 load restriction.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 45 by 2035. The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesMelton Road
CrossesBrushy Bayou
LocationSec 17 T25N R 1E B
RouteCounty Highway 76
CountyTallahatchie County
StateMississippi
Coordinates34.02869, -90.21067
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.2 US tons
Inventory rating24.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans100 (+1 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length39 ft (12 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2015)
Projected traffic45 by 2035
Trucks—
Lanes on structure20
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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$127,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Melton Road over Brushy Bayou built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Melton Road over Brushy 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 Melton Road over Brushy Bayou carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Melton Road over Brushy Bayou?

The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Melton Road over Brushy Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.