Salem-Bywy RD over Middle Bywy Creek
PoorClosed to trafficChoctaw County, Mississippi · Sec 21 T18N R10E B · Structure no. SA1000000000068
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 78 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Salem-Bywy RD over Middle Bywy Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Salem-Bywy RD over Middle Bywy Creek in Choctaw County, Mississippi. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 1 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 75 by 2043. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 1 Imminent Failure | Major deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service. |
| Channel and channel protection | 0 Failed | Out of service and beyond corrective action. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Salem-Bywy RD over Middle Bywy Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is Salem-Bywy RD over Middle Bywy Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.
How much traffic does Salem-Bywy RD over Middle Bywy Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Salem-Bywy RD over Middle Bywy Creek?
The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Salem-Bywy RD over Middle Bywy Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.