US Bridges

Dan Easterling RD over Dry Creek

Good

Covington County, Mississippi · Sec 9 T 8N R17W B · Structure no. SA1600000000071

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
95 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
225
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dan Easterling RD over Dry Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Dan Easterling RD over Dry Creek in Covington County, Mississippi. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 225 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 248 by 2040. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesDan Easterling RD
CrossesDry Creek
LocationSec 9 T 8N R17W B
RouteCounty Highway 925
Coordinates31.67753, -89.71631
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.8 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic225 (2020)
Projected traffic248 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$256,000 (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Dan Easterling RD over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dan Easterling RD 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Dan Easterling RD over Dry Creek carry?

About 225 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Dan Easterling RD over Dry Creek?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Dan Easterling RD over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.