US Bridges

Browns Ferry Road over Arkabutla Creek Branch

Fair

Tate County, Mississippi · Sec 4 T 6S R 8W B · Structure no. SA6900000000121

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
57 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Browns Ferry Road over Arkabutla Creek Branch is a concrete channel beam carrying Browns Ferry Road over Arkabutla Creek Branch in Tate County, Mississippi. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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.

It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 225 by 2042. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesBrowns Ferry Road
CrossesArkabutla Creek Branch
LocationSec 4 T 6S R 8W B
RouteCounty Highway 89
CountyTate County
StateMississippi
Coordinates34.59783, -90.05437
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
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 inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating20.1 US tons
Inventory rating12 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2022)
Projected traffic225 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$608,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Browns Ferry Road over Arkabutla Creek Branch built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Browns Ferry Road over Arkabutla Creek Branch 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Browns Ferry Road over Arkabutla Creek Branch carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Browns Ferry Road over Arkabutla Creek Branch?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Browns Ferry Road over Arkabutla Creek Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.