Browns Ferry Road over Egypt Creek
FairPosted for loadTate County, Mississippi · Sec 9 T 6S R 9W B · Structure no. SA6900000000129
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 100 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 230
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Browns Ferry Road over Egypt Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Browns Ferry Road over Egypt Creek in Tate County, Mississippi. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 230 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 345 by 2042. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
Location
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Browns Ferry Road over Egypt Creek built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.
What condition is Browns Ferry Road over Egypt Creek 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 Egypt Creek carry?
About 230 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Browns Ferry Road over Egypt Creek?
The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Browns Ferry Road over Egypt Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.