US Bridges

Salem Campground R over Byrd Mill Creek

Good

George County, Mississippi · Sec 24 T 3S R 7W · Structure no. SA200000000A056

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
93 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Salem Campground R over Byrd Mill Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Salem Campground R over Byrd Mill Creek in George County, Mississippi. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 years old, younger than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2043. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesSalem Campground R
CrossesByrd Mill Creek
LocationSec 24 T 3S R 7W
RouteCounty Highway 83
Coordinates30.76368, -88.63571
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2023)
Projected traffic400 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Salem Campground R over Byrd Mill Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Salem Campground R over Byrd Mill Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does Salem Campground R over Byrd Mill Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Salem Campground R over Byrd Mill Creek?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Salem Campground R over Byrd Mill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.