US Bridges

Tyson Road over Red Banks Creek Branch

FairPosted for load

Marshall County, Mississippi · Sec 25 T 3S R 5W · Structure no. SA4700000000158

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tyson Road over Red Banks Creek Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Tyson Road over Red Banks Creek Branch in Marshall County, Mississippi. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2045. The structure is 60 ft (18.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesTyson Road
CrossesRed Banks Creek Branch
LocationSec 25 T 3S R 5W
RouteCounty Highway 588
Coordinates34.79633, -89.68011
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36.5 US tons
Inventory rating21.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length60 ft (18.4 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2025)
Projected traffic75 by 2045
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Tyson Road over Red Banks Creek Branch built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tyson Road over Red Banks Creek Branch 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Tyson Road over Red Banks Creek Branch carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2025 count).

How long is Tyson Road over Red Banks Creek Branch?

The structure is 60 ft (18.4 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Tyson Road over Red Banks Creek Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.