Myers Road over Byhalia Creek
FairDeSoto County, Mississippi · Sec 9 T 3S R 5W · Structure no. SA1700000000055
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 162 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 150
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Myers Road over Byhalia Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Myers Road over Byhalia Creek 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 225 by 2043. The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Myers Road over Byhalia Creek built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is Myers Road over Byhalia 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 Myers Road over Byhalia Creek carry?
About 150 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Myers Road over Byhalia Creek?
The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Myers Road over Byhalia Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.