US Bridges

Dale Drive over Creek

Good

Lauderdale County, Mississippi · Sec 27 T 7N R16E · Structure no. SA380000000A198

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
69 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,400
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dale Drive over Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Dale Drive over Creek in Lauderdale County, Mississippi. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 8,400 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,000 by 2043. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesDale Drive
CrossesCreek
LocationSec 27 T 7N R16E
RouteCity Street 1406
Coordinates32.4171, -88.6535
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.5 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.8 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,400 (2022)
Projected traffic10,000 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$900,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Dale Drive over Creek built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dale Drive over 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Dale Drive over Creek carry?

About 8,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Dale Drive over Creek?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.5 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns Dale Drive over Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.