US Bridges

State Line Battles over Mayhaw Creek

Fair

Wayne County, Mississippi · Sec 8 T 6N R 5W B · Structure no. SA7700000000002

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
152 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
680
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Line Battles over Mayhaw Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying State Line Battles over Mayhaw Creek in Wayne County, Mississippi. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 680 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,020 by 2044. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesState Line Battles
CrossesMayhaw Creek
LocationSec 8 T 6N R 5W B
RouteCounty Highway 299
Coordinates31.50375, -88.50778
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.6 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans8
Design loadH 15
Structure length152 ft (46.3 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic680 (2024)
Projected traffic1,020 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was State Line Battles over Mayhaw Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Line Battles over Mayhaw 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does State Line Battles over Mayhaw Creek carry?

About 680 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is State Line Battles over Mayhaw Creek?

The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns State Line Battles over Mayhaw Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.