CO RD 159 over Dry Creek
FairPosted for loadCarroll County, Mississippi · Sec 12 T17N R 2E · Structure no. SA0800000000173
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old, rebuilt 2019
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 102 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 20
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CO RD 159 over Dry Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO RD 159 over Dry Creek in Carroll County, Mississippi. It was built in 1980 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 45 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2042. The structure is 102 ft (31 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CO RD 159 over Dry Creek built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.
What condition is CO RD 159 over Dry 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does CO RD 159 over Dry Creek carry?
About 20 vehicles per day (2021 count).
How long is CO RD 159 over Dry Creek?
The structure is 102 ft (31 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.9 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns CO RD 159 over Dry Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.