US Bridges

Dentville Rd. over Turkey Creek

Fair

Copiah County, Mississippi · Sec 5 T 1N R 3W B · Structure no. SA1500000000023

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
280 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
380
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dentville Rd. over Turkey Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Dentville Rd. over Turkey Creek in Copiah County, Mississippi. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 6 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 380 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 640 by 2041. The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesDentville Rd.
CrossesTurkey Creek
LocationSec 5 T 1N R 3W B
RouteCounty Highway 309
CountyCopiah County
StateMississippi
Coordinates31.94885, -90.52166
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length280 ft (85.3 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic380 (2015)
Projected traffic640 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$840,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Dentville Rd. over Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dentville Rd. over Turkey 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Dentville Rd. over Turkey Creek carry?

About 380 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Dentville Rd. over Turkey Creek?

The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Dentville Rd. over Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.