US Bridges

N Main St/Old 13 N over Dry Creek

Poor

Marion County, Mississippi · Sec 5 T 3N R18W · Structure no. SA4600000000069

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,500
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

N Main St/Old 13 N over Dry Creek is a concrete culvert carrying N Main St/Old 13 N over Dry Creek in Marion County, Mississippi. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 6,500 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,150 by 2039. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesN Main St/Old 13 N
CrossesDry Creek
LocationSec 5 T 3N R18W
RouteCity Street 6034
Coordinates31.25594, -89.83543
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,500 (2019)
Projected traffic7,150 by 2039
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N Main St/Old 13 N over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is N Main St/Old 13 N over Dry Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does N Main St/Old 13 N over Dry Creek carry?

About 6,500 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is N Main St/Old 13 N over Dry Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns N Main St/Old 13 N over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.