Dyess Bridge RD over Arm of Waynesboro Lake
FairWayne County, Mississippi · Sec 4 T 8N R 6W B · Structure no. SA7700000000077
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 57 ft
- 300 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 840
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Dyess Bridge RD over Arm of Waynesboro Lake is a concrete channel beam carrying Dyess Bridge RD over Arm of Waynesboro Lake in Wayne County, Mississippi. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, older 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.
It carries about 840 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,260 by 2044. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 Dyess Bridge RD over Arm of Waynesboro Lake built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is Dyess Bridge RD over Arm of Waynesboro Lake 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Dyess Bridge RD over Arm of Waynesboro Lake carry?
About 840 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Dyess Bridge RD over Arm of Waynesboro Lake?
The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Dyess Bridge RD over Arm of Waynesboro Lake?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.