US Bridges

US 84 over North Dry Creek

Good

Franklin County, Mississippi · 2.7 MI E US 98 · Structure no. 21000840190404B

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
200 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,350
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 84 over North Dry Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 84 over North Dry Creek in Franklin 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 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 2,350 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,350 by 2043. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 84
CrossesNorth Dry Creek
Location2.7 MI E US 98
RouteU.S. Route 84
Coordinates31.47693, -90.82481
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,350 (2023)
Projected traffic2,350 by 2043
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$708 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 84 over North Dry Creek built?

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

What condition is US 84 over North 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does US 84 over North Dry Creek carry?

About 2,350 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is US 84 over North Dry Creek?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns US 84 over North Dry Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.