US Bridges

Wyatte-Tyro Road over James Wolf Creek Branch

FairClosed to traffic

Tate County, Mississippi · Sec 2 T 6S R 5W · Structure no. SA6900000000095

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
340
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wyatte-Tyro Road over James Wolf Creek Branch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Wyatte-Tyro Road over James Wolf Creek Branch in Tate County, Mississippi. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 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: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 340 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 510 by 2044. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesWyatte-Tyro Road
CrossesJames Wolf Creek Branch
LocationSec 2 T 6S R 5W
RouteCounty Highway 119
Coordinates34.59067, -89.70232
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating47.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic340 (2022)
Projected traffic510 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$248,000 (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wyatte-Tyro Road over James Wolf Creek Branch built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wyatte-Tyro Road over James Wolf Creek Branch 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Wyatte-Tyro Road over James Wolf Creek Branch carry?

About 340 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Wyatte-Tyro Road over James Wolf Creek Branch?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Wyatte-Tyro Road over James Wolf Creek Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.