US Bridges

Orwood Road over Bynum Creek

Fair

Panola County, Mississippi · Sec 5 T10S R 5W · Structure no. SA5400000000133

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Orwood Road over Bynum Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Orwood Road over Bynum Creek in Panola County, Mississippi. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2042. The structure is 42 ft (12.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesOrwood Road
CrossesBynum Creek
LocationSec 5 T10S R 5W
RouteCounty Highway 428
CountyPanola County
StateMississippi
Coordinates34.2434, -89.74073
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating100 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.7 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 traffic50 (2022)
Projected traffic75 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Orwood Road over Bynum Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Orwood Road over Bynum 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Orwood Road over Bynum Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Orwood Road over Bynum Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.7 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m).

Who owns Orwood Road over Bynum Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.