US Bridges

Florence Church RD over Dry Creek

Fair

Jones County, Mississippi · Sec 33 T10N R10W B · Structure no. SA3400000000208

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
76 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,700
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Florence Church RD over Dry Creek is a concrete slab carrying Florence Church RD over Dry Creek in Jones County, Mississippi. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 6 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 1,700 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,550 by 2043. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesFlorence Church RD
CrossesDry Creek
LocationSec 33 T10N R10W B
RouteCounty Highway 122
Coordinates31.79147, -89.00367
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,700 (2023)
Projected traffic2,550 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Florence Church RD over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Florence Church RD 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Florence Church RD over Dry Creek carry?

About 1,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Florence Church RD over Dry Creek?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Florence Church RD over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.