Byhalia Road over Flood Relief
FairDeSoto County, Mississippi · Sec 34 T 2S R 6W B · Structure no. SA1700000000023
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 182 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,400
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Byhalia Road over Flood Relief is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Byhalia Road over Flood Relief in DeSoto County, Mississippi. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 1,400 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,100 by 2043. The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Byhalia Road over Flood Relief built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is Byhalia Road over Flood Relief 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 Flood Relief carry?
About 1,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Byhalia Road over Flood Relief?
The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Byhalia Road over Flood Relief?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.