SR 8 over Old Channel of Dry Creek
GoodCalhoun County, Mississippi · 1.1 MI W SR 341 · Structure no. 310000800711480
- Built
- 2003
- 22 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 159 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,300
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 8 over Old Channel of Dry Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 8 over Old Channel of Dry Creek in Calhoun 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 4,300 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,300 by 2043. The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 32.9 mi (53 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 8 over Old Channel of Dry Creek built?
It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 8 over Old Channel of Dry Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.
How much traffic does SR 8 over Old Channel of Dry Creek carry?
About 4,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is SR 8 over Old Channel of Dry Creek?
The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (12 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns SR 8 over Old Channel of Dry Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.