US Bridges

SR 309 over Byhalia Creek

Good

Marshall County, Mississippi · 0.5 MI S I 22 · Structure no. 310030904701550

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
330 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,300
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 309 over Byhalia Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 309 over Byhalia Creek in Marshall County, Mississippi. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 7,300 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,300 by 2043. The structure is 330 ft (100.6 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

CarriesSR 309
CrossesByhalia Creek
Location0.5 MI S I 22
RouteState Highway 309
Coordinates34.84702, -89.68743
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.5 US tons
Inventory rating45.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length330 ft (100.6 m)
Longest span138 ft (42.1 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,300 (2023)
Projected traffic7,300 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR 309 over Byhalia Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 309 over Byhalia 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 SR 309 over Byhalia Creek carry?

About 7,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 309 over Byhalia Creek?

The structure is 330 ft (100.6 m) long with a longest span of 138 ft (42.1 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns SR 309 over Byhalia Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.