US Bridges

Dugan-Abbott RD over Death Creek

Good

Clay County, Mississippi · Sec 10 T16S R 5E · Structure no. SA1300000000056

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dugan-Abbott RD over Death Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Dugan-Abbott RD over Death Creek in Clay County, Mississippi. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 75 by 2038. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesDugan-Abbott RD
CrossesDeath Creek
LocationSec 10 T16S R 5E
RouteCounty Highway 15
Coordinates33.69794, -88.77496
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.9 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2018)
Projected traffic75 by 2038
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Dugan-Abbott RD over Death Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dugan-Abbott RD over Death 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Dugan-Abbott RD over Death Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Dugan-Abbott RD over Death Creek?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Dugan-Abbott RD over Death Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.