US Bridges

Dixie Garden Road over King Creek

Good

Copiah County, Mississippi · Sec 8 T 9N R 8E B · Structure no. SA1500000000104

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dixie Garden Road over King Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Dixie Garden Road over King Creek in Copiah County, Mississippi. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 336 by 2040. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesDixie Garden Road
CrossesKing Creek
LocationSec 8 T 9N R 8E B
RouteCounty Highway 126
Coordinates31.76258, -90.42592
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating102.3 US tons
Inventory rating61.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2014)
Projected traffic336 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$171,000 (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Dixie Garden Road over King Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dixie Garden Road over King 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 Dixie Garden Road over King Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Dixie Garden Road over King Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns Dixie Garden Road over King Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.