Triangle DR over Dry Creek
PoorJones County, Mississippi · Sec 15 T 8N R11W B · Structure no. SA3400000000118
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 31 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 220
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Triangle DR over Dry Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Triangle DR over Dry Creek in Jones County, Mississippi. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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.
It carries about 220 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 330 by 2044. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Triangle DR over Dry Creek built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.
What condition is Triangle DR over 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does Triangle DR over Dry Creek carry?
About 220 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is Triangle DR over Dry Creek?
The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns Triangle DR over Dry Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.