US Bridges

SR 44 over Dry Creek

Good

Marion County, Mississippi · 1.1 MI W SR 13 · Structure no. 310004404603850

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
360
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 44 over Dry Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 44 over Dry Creek in Marion County, Mississippi. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 360 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 360 by 2043. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 44
CrossesDry Creek
Location1.1 MI W SR 13
RouteState Highway 44
CountyMarion County
StateMississippi
Coordinates31.36839, -89.90822
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic360 (2023)
Projected traffic360 by 2043
Trucks28%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR 44 over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 44 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does SR 44 over Dry Creek carry?

About 360 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is SR 44 over Dry Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 44 over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.