Woodward Switch RD over Chickasawhay River
FairWayne County, Mississippi · Sec 2 T 8N R 7W B · Structure no. SA7700000000085
- Built
- 2003
- 22 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 430 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,100
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Woodward Switch RD over Chickasawhay River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Woodward Switch RD over Chickasawhay River in Wayne County, Mississippi. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 2,100 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,150 by 2043. The structure is 430 ft (131.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Woodward Switch RD over Chickasawhay River built?
It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.
What condition is Woodward Switch RD over Chickasawhay River 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 2024.
How much traffic does Woodward Switch RD over Chickasawhay River carry?
About 2,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is Woodward Switch RD over Chickasawhay River?
The structure is 430 ft (131.1 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Woodward Switch RD over Chickasawhay River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.