US Bridges

Byhalia Road over Short Fork Creek

Fair

DeSoto County, Mississippi · Sec 33 T 2S R 6W B · Structure no. SA1700000000022

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,500
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Byhalia Road over Short Fork Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Byhalia Road over Short Fork Creek in DeSoto County, Mississippi. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, older than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 3,500 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,250 by 2043. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

Location

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CarriesByhalia Road
CrossesShort Fork Creek
LocationSec 33 T 2S R 6W B
RouteCounty Highway 1966
CountyDeSoto County
StateMississippi
Coordinates34.86083, -89.84573
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.3 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.5 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,500 (2023)
Projected traffic5,250 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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 Byhalia Road over Short Fork Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Byhalia Road over Short Fork Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.

How much traffic does Byhalia Road over Short Fork Creek carry?

About 3,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Byhalia Road over Short Fork Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns Byhalia Road over Short Fork Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.