Douglas Lake Road over Dry Creek
GoodClay County, Mississippi · Sec 26 T16S R 7E B · Structure no. SA1300000000070
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 69 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 340
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Douglas Lake Road over Dry Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Douglas Lake Road over Dry Creek in Clay County, Mississippi. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, older 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 340 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 510 by 2044. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Douglas Lake Road over Dry Creek built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is Douglas Lake Road over 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does Douglas Lake Road over Dry Creek carry?
About 340 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Douglas Lake Road over Dry Creek?
The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Douglas Lake Road over Dry Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.