US Bridges

Wildwood Road over Cypress Creek

Fair

Yazoo County, Mississippi · Sec 4 T11N R 1E B · Structure no. SA8200000000071

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
57 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
330
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wildwood Road over Cypress Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Wildwood Road over Cypress Creek in Yazoo County, Mississippi. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 330 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2046. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesWildwood Road
CrossesCypress Creek
LocationSec 4 T11N R 1E B
RouteCounty Highway 203
CountyYazoo County
StateMississippi
Coordinates32.82928, -90.19306
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic330 (2017)
Projected traffic600 by 2046
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$156,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wildwood Road over Cypress Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wildwood Road over Cypress 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 2023.

How much traffic does Wildwood Road over Cypress Creek carry?

About 330 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Wildwood Road over Cypress Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Wildwood Road over Cypress Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.