US Bridges

Old Corinth Road over Dry Prong Creek

Good

Forrest County, Mississippi · Sec 6 T 4N R12W · Structure no. SA180000000A229

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
820
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Corinth Road over Dry Prong Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Old Corinth Road over Dry Prong Creek in Forrest County, Mississippi. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 820 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,230 by 2043. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesOld Corinth Road
CrossesDry Prong Creek
LocationSec 6 T 4N R12W
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates31.33661, -89.2416
Functional classUrban 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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.2 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic820 (2023)
Projected traffic1,230 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Corinth Road over Dry Prong Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Corinth Road over Dry Prong 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 Old Corinth Road over Dry Prong Creek carry?

About 820 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Old Corinth Road over Dry Prong Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns Old Corinth Road over Dry Prong Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.