Townsend Byrd RD over Okatibbee Creek
FairLauderdale County, Mississippi · Sec 1 T 8N R14E B · Structure no. SA3800000000228
- Built
- 1990
- 35 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 141 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 79
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Townsend Byrd RD over Okatibbee Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Townsend Byrd RD over Okatibbee Creek in Lauderdale County, Mississippi. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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 79 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 111 by 2043. The structure is 141 ft (42.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Townsend Byrd RD over Okatibbee Creek built?
It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.
What condition is Townsend Byrd RD over Okatibbee 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does Townsend Byrd RD over Okatibbee Creek carry?
About 79 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Townsend Byrd RD over Okatibbee Creek?
The structure is 141 ft (42.9 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Townsend Byrd RD over Okatibbee Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.