US Bridges

Douglas Town Road over By Wy Creek

Good

Oktibbeha County, Mississippi · Sec 11 T19N R12E B · Structure no. SA5300000000109

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
69 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
220
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Douglas Town Road over By Wy Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Douglas Town Road over By Wy Creek in Oktibbeha County, Mississippi. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 220 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 330 by 2032. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesDouglas Town Road
CrossesBy Wy Creek
LocationSec 11 T19N R12E B
RouteCounty Highway 261
Coordinates33.51903, -89.01481
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic220 (2012)
Projected traffic330 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Douglas Town Road over By Wy Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Douglas Town Road over By Wy 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Douglas Town Road over By Wy Creek carry?

About 220 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Douglas Town Road over By Wy Creek?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Douglas Town Road over By Wy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.