US Bridges

Byrd Doener Road over House Creek

Good

Lauderdale County, Mississippi · Sec 1 T 8N R14E · Structure no. SA380000000A229

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
270
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Byrd Doener Road over House Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Byrd Doener Road over House Creek in Lauderdale County, Mississippi. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 270 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 352 by 2043. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesByrd Doener Road
CrossesHouse Creek
LocationSec 1 T 8N R14E
RouteCounty Highway 1137
CountyLauderdale County
StateMississippi
Coordinates32.56298, -88.82537
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating65.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic270 (2022)
Projected traffic352 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$550,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Byrd Doener Road over House Creek built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Byrd Doener Road over House 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 Byrd Doener Road over House Creek carry?

About 270 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Byrd Doener Road over House Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m).

Who owns Byrd Doener Road over House Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.