US Bridges

Byhalia Road over Coldwater River

Fair

DeSoto County, Mississippi · Sec 35 T 2S R 6W B · Structure no. SA1700000000024

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
204 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,400
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Byhalia Road over Coldwater River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Byhalia Road over Coldwater River in DeSoto County, Mississippi. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 204 ft (62.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesByhalia Road
CrossesColdwater River
LocationSec 35 T 2S R 6W B
RouteCounty Highway 1966
CountyDeSoto County
StateMississippi
Coordinates34.86067, -89.80685
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length204 ft (62.2 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,400 (2023)
Projected traffic2,100 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 Coldwater River built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Byhalia Road over Coldwater River 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 Coldwater River carry?

About 1,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Byhalia Road over Coldwater River?

The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Byhalia Road over Coldwater River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.