US Bridges

Brooksville RD over Murphy Creek

GoodPosted for load

Winston County, Mississippi · Sec 18 T15N R13E B · Structure no. SA8000000000079

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
76 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,200
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brooksville RD over Murphy Creek is a concrete slab carrying Brooksville RD over Murphy Creek in Winston County, Mississippi. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,800 by 2042. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesBrooksville RD
CrossesMurphy Creek
LocationSec 18 T15N R13E B
RouteCounty Highway 659
Coordinates33.15129, -89.01088
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating18.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 15
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,200 (2022)
Projected traffic1,800 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$208,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Brooksville RD over Murphy Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Brooksville RD over Murphy Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Brooksville RD over Murphy Creek carry?

About 1,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Brooksville RD over Murphy Creek?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Brooksville RD over Murphy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.