Brown Road over Small Drain
Jefferson County, Mississippi · rated Poor in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- Brown Road over Small Drain in Jefferson County, Mississippi, is rated in poor condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the substructure, rated 2 (critical condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- Its listed owner is the county highway agency.
- It is one of 2 of the 100 inventoried bridges in Jefferson County rated poor (2.0%); 2 (2.0%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is closed to all traffic (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated December 2024, on a 12-month routine inspection cycle.
- A poor rating means at least one major component - deck, superstructure, or substructure - is rated 4 or lower on FHWA's 0-9 scale. It does not by itself mean the bridge is unsafe; bridges judged unsafe are closed or load-restricted by their owners.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
| Superstructure | 4 | 4 | Poor condition |
| Substructure | 2 | 2 | Critical condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Timber stringer or multi-beam girder |
| Length | about 77 ft |
| Location | Sec 1 T 9N R 3E B |
| NBI structure number | SA3200000000042 |
| Condition class | Poor |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Closed to all traffic |
| Last inspection (item 90) | December 2024 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 12 months |
| Scour (item 113) | U: unknown foundation, not evaluated for scour |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Mississippi department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Jefferson County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| US 61 over North Fork Coles Creek | 2007 | 2,850 | Fair |
| US 61 over North Fork Coles Creek | 2004 | 2,850 | Fair |
| US 61 over South Fork Coles Creek | 2006 | 2,600 | Fair |
| US 61 over South Fork Coles Creek | 2003 | 2,600 | Fair |
| US 61 over Folkes Creek | 2006 | 2,600 | Fair |
| US 61 over Folkes Creek | 2003 | 2,600 | Good |
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