US Bridges

Tennessee Road over Stormdrain to Brown Lake

FairPosted for load

Warren County, Mississippi · Between B-4005 & B-4006 · Structure no. CEPERDMS0000003

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12
2020 count
Owner
Federal
Corps of Engineers (Civil)

About this bridge

Tennessee Road over Stormdrain to Brown Lake is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Tennessee Road over Stormdrain to Brown Lake in Warren County, Mississippi. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 12 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 20 by 2040. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesTennessee Road
CrossesStormdrain to Brown Lake
LocationBetween B-4005 & B-4006
RouteFederal Lands Road 0
Coordinates32.30512, -90.87009
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating23.6 US tons
Inventory rating18.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.9 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12 (2020)
Projected traffic20 by 2040
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCorps of Engineers (Civil)
Maintained byCorps of Engineers (Civil)
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$28,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Tennessee Road over Stormdrain to Brown Lake built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tennessee Road over Stormdrain to Brown Lake 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Tennessee Road over Stormdrain to Brown Lake carry?

About 12 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Tennessee Road over Stormdrain to Brown Lake?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.9 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Tennessee Road over Stormdrain to Brown Lake?

It is owned by the Corps of Engineers (Civil).