US Bridges

Dentville Road over Long Creek

Fair

Copiah County, Mississippi · Sec 15 T 1N R 3W B · Structure no. SA1500000000026

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
157 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
360
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dentville Road over Long Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Dentville Road over Long Creek in Copiah County, Mississippi. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 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 360 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 650 by 2045. The structure is 157 ft (47.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

Location

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CarriesDentville Road
CrossesLong Creek
LocationSec 15 T 1N R 3W B
RouteCounty Highway 309
CountyCopiah County
StateMississippi
Coordinates31.92581, -90.49394
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.4 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans7
Design loadH 15
Structure length157 ft (47.8 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic360 (2015)
Projected traffic650 by 2045
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.1 mi (34 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$558,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Dentville Road over Long Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dentville Road over Long 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Dentville Road over Long Creek carry?

About 360 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Dentville Road over Long Creek?

The structure is 157 ft (47.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Dentville Road over Long Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.