US Bridges

Byars Road over Murphree Creek

FairPosted for load

Tallahatchie County, Mississippi · SEC_17_T24N_R 2E B · Structure no. SA6800000000047

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
56 ft
300 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Byars Road over Murphree Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Byars Road over Murphree Creek in Tallahatchie County, Mississippi. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, older 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 5 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 45 by 2035. The structure is 56 ft (17 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesByars Road
CrossesMurphree Creek
LocationSEC_17_T24N_R 2E B
RouteCounty Highway 327
CountyTallahatchie County
StateMississippi
Coordinates33.94447, -90.11786
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans300
Design loadH 15
Structure length56 ft (17 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2015)
Projected traffic45 by 2035
Trucks—
Lanes on structure20
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$123,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Byars Road over Murphree Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Byars Road over Murphree 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Byars Road over Murphree Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Byars Road over Murphree Creek?

The structure is 56 ft (17 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Byars Road over Murphree Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.