Forkland Road over Williams Bayou
PoorWashington County, Mississippi · Sec 3 T19N R 8W · Structure no. SA7600000000300
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old, rebuilt 2009
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 114 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Forkland Road over Williams Bayou is a concrete channel beam carrying Forkland Road over Williams Bayou in Washington County, Mississippi. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 65 years old, older than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 70 by 2044. The structure is 114 ft (34.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Forkland Road over Williams Bayou built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.
What condition is Forkland Road over Williams Bayou in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.
How much traffic does Forkland Road over Williams Bayou carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Forkland Road over Williams Bayou?
The structure is 114 ft (34.8 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Forkland Road over Williams Bayou?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.