Old Byram RD over Trahom Creek
PoorClosed to trafficHinds County, Mississippi · Sec 18 T 4N R 1E · Structure no. SA2500000000055
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 135 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 400
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old Byram RD over Trahom Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Old Byram RD over Trahom Creek in Hinds County, Mississippi. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 years old, older than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 1 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 400 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2044. The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 1 Imminent Failure | Major deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old Byram RD over Trahom Creek built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old Byram RD over Trahom Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.
How much traffic does Old Byram RD over Trahom Creek carry?
About 400 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Old Byram RD over Trahom Creek?
The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Old Byram RD over Trahom Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.