US Bridges

Harris Swayze Road over Drainage Canal

FairPosted for load

Yazoo County, Mississippi · Sec 23 T12N R 1E · Structure no. SA8200000000146

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
57 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Harris Swayze Road over Drainage Canal is a concrete channel beam carrying Harris Swayze Road over Drainage Canal in Yazoo County, Mississippi. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 350 by 2042. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesHarris Swayze Road
CrossesDrainage Canal
LocationSec 23 T12N R 1E
RouteCounty Highway 207
CountyYazoo County
StateMississippi
Coordinates32.86867, -90.17431
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating27.9 US tons
Inventory rating16.8 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 width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2018)
Projected traffic350 by 2042
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$171,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Harris Swayze Road over Drainage Canal built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Harris Swayze Road over Drainage Canal 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 Harris Swayze Road over Drainage Canal carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Harris Swayze Road over Drainage Canal?

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 Harris Swayze Road over Drainage Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.