US Bridges

River Road over Dry Creek

Good

Marion County, Mississippi · SEC_22_T 5N_R19W B · Structure no. SA4600000000140

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
130
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

River Road over Dry Creek is a concrete culvert carrying River Road over Dry Creek in Marion County, Mississippi. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 130 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2046. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesRiver Road
CrossesDry Creek
LocationSEC_22_T 5N_R19W B
RouteCounty Highway 49
Coordinates31.37573, -89.90225
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.9 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic130 (2024)
Projected traffic150 by 2046
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 River Road over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is River 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 2024.

How much traffic does River Road over Dry Creek carry?

About 130 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is River Road over Dry Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns River Road over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.