US Bridges

Park Ave over Dry Creek

Good

Marion County, Mississippi · Sec 4 T 3N R18W · Structure no. SA4600000000073

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,100
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Park Ave over Dry Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Park Ave over Dry Creek in Marion County, Mississippi. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 years old, older 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 5,100 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,610 by 2045. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesPark Ave
CrossesDry Creek
LocationSec 4 T 3N R18W
RouteCity Street 8624
CountyMarion County
StateMississippi
Coordinates31.25559, -89.82338
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.2 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,100 (2023)
Projected traffic5,610 by 2045
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Park Ave over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Park Ave 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Park Ave over Dry Creek carry?

About 5,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Park Ave over Dry Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Park Ave over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.