Bunkley Road over Dry Creek
FairFranklin County, Mississippi · Sec 34 T 5N R 1E B · Structure no. SA1900000000006
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 134 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 130
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bunkley Road over Dry Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bunkley Road over Dry Creek in Franklin County, Mississippi. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older 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 5 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 130 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 195 by 2044. The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bunkley Road over Dry Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bunkley Road over Dry Creek 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does Bunkley Road over Dry Creek carry?
About 130 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Bunkley Road over Dry Creek?
The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Bunkley Road over Dry Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.