US Bridges

Dyess Bridge Road over Sigler Branch

Fair

Wayne County, Mississippi · Sec 7 T 8N R 6W B · Structure no. SA7700000000079

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,500
2025 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dyess Bridge Road over Sigler Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Dyess Bridge Road over Sigler Branch in Wayne County, Mississippi. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 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 4,500 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,750 by 2045. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesDyess Bridge Road
CrossesSigler Branch
LocationSec 7 T 8N R 6W B
RouteCity Street 5579
Coordinates31.675, -88.62894
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.2 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,500 (2025)
Projected traffic6,750 by 2045
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Dyess Bridge Road over Sigler Branch built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dyess Bridge Road over Sigler Branch 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Dyess Bridge Road over Sigler Branch carry?

About 4,500 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Dyess Bridge Road over Sigler Branch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.1 m).

Who owns Dyess Bridge Road over Sigler Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.