Wilcox Road over Black Bayou
Washington County, Mississippi · rated Poor in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- Wilcox Road over Black Bayou in Washington County, Mississippi, is rated in poor condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 4 (poor condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 130 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2022).
- Its listed owner is the county highway agency.
- It is one of 26 of the 310 inventoried bridges in Washington County rated poor (8.4%); 26 (8.4%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is posted for load (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated February 2024, on a 12-month routine inspection cycle.
- A poor rating means at least one major component - deck, superstructure, or substructure - is rated 4 or lower on FHWA's 0-9 scale. It does not by itself mean the bridge is unsafe; bridges judged unsafe are closed or load-restricted by their owners.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 | 4 | Poor condition |
| Superstructure | 4 | 4 | Poor condition |
| Substructure | 4 | 4 | Poor condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Concrete channel beam |
| Length | about 132 ft |
| Location | Sec 8 T17N R 7W B |
| NBI structure number | SA760000000A171 |
| Condition class | Poor |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Posted for load |
| Last inspection (item 90) | February 2024 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 12 months |
| Scour (item 113) | U: unknown foundation, not evaluated for scour |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Mississippi department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Washington County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| US 82 over Canal No 9 | 1954 | 18,000 | Fair |
| US 82 over Black Bayou | 1954 | 18,000 | Good |
| US 82 over Canal No 2 | 1954 | 17,000 | Good |
| US 82 over Deer Creek | 1975 | 15,000 | Fair |
| US 82 over Drainage Canal | 1974 | 9,300 | Fair |
| Ditch No 5 over S Colorado St | 1990 | 8,800 | Fair |
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