Wilcox Road over Black Bayou
PoorPosted for loadWashington County, Mississippi · Sec 8 T17N R 7W B · Structure no. SA760000000A171
- Built
- 2016
- 9 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 133 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 130
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Wilcox Road over Black Bayou is a concrete channel beam carrying Wilcox Road over Black Bayou in Washington County, Mississippi. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 years old, younger 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 130 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 182 by 2042. The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 10.6 mi (17 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Wilcox Road over Black Bayou built?
It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.
What condition is Wilcox Road over Black 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does Wilcox Road over Black Bayou carry?
About 130 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Wilcox Road over Black Bayou?
The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Wilcox Road over Black Bayou?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.