US Bridges

US 84 over Dry Creek

Good

Jones County, Mississippi · 2.7 MI E I 59 · Structure no. 21000840341539A

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
162 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 84 over Dry Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 84 over Dry Creek in Jones County, Mississippi. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 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 6,500 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,500 by 2043. The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 84
CrossesDry Creek
Location2.7 MI E I 59
RouteU.S. Route 84
Coordinates31.70557, -89.0729
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length162 ft (49.4 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,500 (2023)
Projected traffic6,500 by 2043
Trucks13%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 84 over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 84 over 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does US 84 over Dry Creek carry?

About 6,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is US 84 over Dry Creek?

The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 84 over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.