US Bridges

Sullivan Road over North Dry Creek

PoorPosted for load

Franklin County, Mississippi · Sec 6 T 6N R 4E · Structure no. SA1900000000073

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
101 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sullivan Road over North Dry Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Sullivan Road over North Dry Creek in Franklin County, Mississippi. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 years old, older than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2035. The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSullivan Road
CrossesNorth Dry Creek
LocationSec 6 T 6N R 4E
RouteCounty Highway 108
CountyFranklin County
StateMississippi
Coordinates31.52278, -90.84667
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating17.9 US tons
Inventory rating10.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length101 ft (30.8 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.2 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck17 ft (5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2013)
Projected traffic75 by 2035
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$600,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sullivan Road over North Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sullivan Road over North Dry Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does Sullivan Road over North Dry Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Sullivan Road over North Dry Creek?

The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Sullivan Road over North Dry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.