County Road 197 over Brown Creek
FairUnion County, Mississippi · Sec 36 T 7S R 4E B · Structure no. SA7300000000102
- Built
- 2004
- 21 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 142 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 400
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Road 197 over Brown Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 197 over Brown Creek in Union County, Mississippi. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2042. The structure is 142 ft (43.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Road 197 over Brown Creek built?
It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Road 197 over Brown 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does County Road 197 over Brown Creek carry?
About 400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is County Road 197 over Brown Creek?
The structure is 142 ft (43.2 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns County Road 197 over Brown Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.