SR 42 over Dry Prong Creek Trib
FairForrest County, Mississippi · 1.9 MI E US 11 · Structure no. 310004201806310
- Built
- 2007
- 18 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 24 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 18,000
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 42 over Dry Prong Creek Trib is a concrete culvert carrying SR 42 over Dry Prong Creek Trib in Forrest County, Mississippi. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 18,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,000 by 2043. The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 42 over Dry Prong Creek Trib built?
It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 42 over Dry Prong Creek Trib 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 2024.
How much traffic does SR 42 over Dry Prong Creek Trib carry?
About 18,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is SR 42 over Dry Prong Creek Trib?
The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).
Who owns SR 42 over Dry Prong Creek Trib?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.