US Bridges

Chester-Tomnolenrd over Big Bywy Ditch

Good

Choctaw County, Mississippi · Sec 4 T18N R 9E B · Structure no. SA1000000000054

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
240 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
290
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Chester-Tomnolenrd over Big Bywy Ditch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Chester-Tomnolenrd over Big Bywy Ditch in Choctaw County, Mississippi. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger 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 290 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 375 by 2043. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesChester-Tomnolenrd
CrossesBig Bywy Ditch
LocationSec 4 T18N R 9E B
RouteCounty Highway 722
Coordinates33.45644, -89.36655
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86.1 US tons
Inventory rating47.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+4 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic290 (2023)
Projected traffic375 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Chester-Tomnolenrd over Big Bywy Ditch built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Chester-Tomnolenrd over Big Bywy Ditch 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Chester-Tomnolenrd over Big Bywy Ditch carry?

About 290 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Chester-Tomnolenrd over Big Bywy Ditch?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Chester-Tomnolenrd over Big Bywy Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.