US Bridges

Florence Byrum RD over Bch of Steen Creek

Good

Rankin County, Mississippi · Sec 10 T 4N R 2E B · Structure no. SA6100000000190

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,700
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Florence Byrum RD over Bch of Steen Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Florence Byrum RD over Bch of Steen Creek in Rankin County, Mississippi. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,700 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,050 by 2043. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 4.3 mi (7 km).

CarriesFlorence Byrum RD
CrossesBch of Steen Creek
LocationSec 10 T 4N R 2E B
RouteCity Street 425
Coordinates32.15361, -90.13208
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.3 US tons
Inventory rating59.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,700 (2023)
Projected traffic7,050 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed4.3 mi (7 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$127,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Florence Byrum RD over Bch of Steen Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Florence Byrum RD over Bch of Steen 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Florence Byrum RD over Bch of Steen Creek carry?

About 4,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Florence Byrum RD over Bch of Steen Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Florence Byrum RD over Bch of Steen Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.