US Bridges

CO RD 256 over Hays Creek

Fair

Webster County, Mississippi · Sec 21 T20N R10E B · Structure no. SA7800000000063

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
290
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 256 over Hays Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CO RD 256 over Hays Creek in Webster County, Mississippi. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 290 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 435 by 2034. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCO RD 256
CrossesHays Creek
LocationSec 21 T20N R10E B
RouteCounty Highway 256
Coordinates33.58814, -89.26178
Functional classRural Minor 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic290 (2014)
Projected traffic435 by 2034
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 CO RD 256 over Hays Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 256 over Hays 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does CO RD 256 over Hays Creek carry?

About 290 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 256 over Hays Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns CO RD 256 over Hays Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.