Old HWY 16 over Dry Creek
GoodMadison County, Mississippi · Sec 3 T 9N R 4E B · Structure no. SA450000000A085
- Built
- 2021
- 4 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 93 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 240
- 2014 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old HWY 16 over Dry Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Old HWY 16 over Dry Creek in Madison County, Mississippi. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 240 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 360 by 2034. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old HWY 16 over Dry Creek built?
It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old HWY 16 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does Old HWY 16 over Dry Creek carry?
About 240 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Old HWY 16 over Dry Creek?
The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Old HWY 16 over Dry Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.