US Bridges

Browns Ferry Road over Strayhorn Creek Branch

Fair

Tate County, Mississippi · Sec 1 T 6S R 9W B · Structure no. SA6900000000131

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
230
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Browns Ferry Road over Strayhorn Creek Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Browns Ferry Road over Strayhorn Creek Branch in Tate County, Mississippi. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 230 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 345 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesBrowns Ferry Road
CrossesStrayhorn Creek Branch
LocationSec 1 T 6S R 9W B
RouteCounty Highway 73
CountyTate County
StateMississippi
Coordinates34.59048, -90.10676
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic230 (2022)
Projected traffic345 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Browns Ferry Road over Strayhorn Creek Branch built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Browns Ferry Road over Strayhorn 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 Strayhorn Creek Branch carry?

About 230 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Browns Ferry Road over Strayhorn Creek Branch?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns Browns Ferry Road over Strayhorn Creek Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.