SR 9 over Middle Bywy Creek
GoodChoctaw County, Mississippi · 7.2 MI N SR 12 · Structure no. 310000901000720
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 38 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,700
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 9 over Middle Bywy Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 9 over Middle Bywy Creek in Choctaw County, Mississippi. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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.
It carries about 1,700 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,700 by 2043. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 9 over Middle Bywy Creek built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 9 over Middle Bywy 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does SR 9 over Middle Bywy Creek carry?
About 1,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is SR 9 over Middle Bywy Creek?
The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).
Who owns SR 9 over Middle Bywy Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.