US Bridges

French Road over Byhalia Creek

Fair

Marshall County, Mississippi · Sec 36 T 2S R 5W · Structure no. SA4700000000049

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
93 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
140
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

French Road over Byhalia Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying French Road over Byhalia Creek in Marshall County, Mississippi. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 140 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 210 by 2041. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFrench Road
CrossesByhalia Creek
LocationSec 36 T 2S R 5W
RouteCounty Highway 175
CountyMarshall County
StateMississippi
Coordinates34.86855, -89.67826
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic140 (2021)
Projected traffic210 by 2041
Trucks4%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$504,000 (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was French Road over Byhalia Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is French Road over Byhalia 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does French Road over Byhalia Creek carry?

About 140 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is French Road over Byhalia Creek?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns French Road over Byhalia Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.