US Bridges

Woodsawmill Road over Black Bayou

Good

Washington County, Mississippi · Sec 30 T15N R 7W B · Structure no. SA760000000A073

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
267 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Woodsawmill Road over Black Bayou is a concrete channel beam carrying Woodsawmill Road over Black Bayou in Washington County, Mississippi. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 140 by 2041. The structure is 267 ft (81.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesWoodsawmill Road
CrossesBlack Bayou
LocationSec 30 T15N R 7W B
RouteCounty Highway 2022
Coordinates33.12274, -90.95782
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans9
Design loadHL 93
Structure length267 ft (81.4 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2021)
Projected traffic140 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$1.2 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Woodsawmill Road over Black Bayou built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Woodsawmill Road over Black Bayou 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Woodsawmill Road over Black Bayou carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Woodsawmill Road over Black Bayou?

The structure is 267 ft (81.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Woodsawmill Road over Black Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.