Reform-Sturgis RD over Bywy Canal
GoodChoctaw County, Mississippi · Sec 7 T18N R10E B · Structure no. SA1000000000064
- Built
- 1992
- 33 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 160 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Reform-Sturgis RD over Bywy Canal is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Reform-Sturgis RD over Bywy Canal in Choctaw County, Mississippi. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 75 by 2043. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Reform-Sturgis RD over Bywy Canal built?
It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.
What condition is Reform-Sturgis RD over Bywy Canal 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 Reform-Sturgis RD over Bywy Canal carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Reform-Sturgis RD over Bywy Canal?
The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Reform-Sturgis RD over Bywy Canal?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.