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Bynum Road over Creek

FairPosted for load

Panola County, Mississippi · Sec 20 T10S R 5W · Structure no. SA5400000000184

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
66 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bynum Road over Creek is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Bynum Road over Creek in Panola County, Mississippi. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 25 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 38 by 2043. The structure is 66 ft (20 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesBynum Road
CrossesCreek
LocationSec 20 T10S R 5W
RouteCounty Highway 45
CountyPanola County
StateMississippi
Coordinates34.19422, -89.73871
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating20.7 US tons
Inventory rating12.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length66 ft (20 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2021)
Projected traffic38 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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$440,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bynum Road over Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bynum Road over 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Bynum Road over Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Bynum Road over Creek?

The structure is 66 ft (20 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Bynum Road over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.