US Bridges

County RD 412 over Dicks Creek

Fair

Chickasaw County, Mississippi · Sec 9 T13S R 4E B · Structure no. SA0900000000066

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
82 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
70
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 412 over Dicks Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County RD 412 over Dicks Creek in Chickasaw County, Mississippi. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 5 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 70 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 105 by 2043. The structure is 82 ft (24.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty RD 412
CrossesDicks Creek
LocationSec 9 T13S R 4E B
RouteCounty Highway 743
CountyChickasaw County
StateMississippi
Coordinates33.96747, -88.88331
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.1 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length82 ft (24.9 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2021)
Projected traffic105 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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$539,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County RD 412 over Dicks Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD 412 over Dicks 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does County RD 412 over Dicks Creek carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is County RD 412 over Dicks Creek?

The structure is 82 ft (24.9 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 412 over Dicks Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.