US Bridges

Dry Creek Road over Dry Creek

Good

Madison County, Mississippi · Sec 17 T10N R 4E · Structure no. SA4500000000196

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
111 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dry Creek Road over Dry Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Dry Creek Road over Dry Creek in Madison County, Mississippi. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 45 by 2035. The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesDry Creek Road
CrossesDry Creek
LocationSec 17 T10N R 4E
RouteCounty Highway 102
Coordinates32.7075, -89.906
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length111 ft (33.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2015)
Projected traffic45 by 2035
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Dry Creek Road over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dry Creek Road 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 March 2023.

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

About 30 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Dry Creek Road over Dry Creek?

The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Dry Creek Road over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.