US Bridges

Dees Road over Turkey Creek

Poor

Copiah County, Mississippi · Sec 27 T 2N R 2W B · Structure no. SA1500000000063

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
95 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
320
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dees Road over Turkey Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Dees Road over Turkey Creek in Copiah County, Mississippi. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, older than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 320 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 510 by 2041. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesDees Road
CrossesTurkey Creek
LocationSec 27 T 2N R 2W B
RouteCounty Highway 162
CountyCopiah County
StateMississippi
Coordinates31.9875, -90.38694
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.6 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic320 (2015)
Projected traffic510 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$285,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Dees Road over Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dees Road over Turkey Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.

How much traffic does Dees Road over Turkey Creek carry?

About 320 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Dees Road over Turkey Creek?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Dees Road over Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.