US Bridges

Basinger RD over Dry Creek

Good

Monroe County, Mississippi · Sec 2 T16S R 7E B · Structure no. SA4800000000162

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
48 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Basinger RD over Dry Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Basinger RD over Dry Creek in Monroe County, Mississippi. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 150 by 2043. The structure is 48 ft (14.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesBasinger RD
CrossesDry Creek
LocationSec 2 T16S R 7E B
RouteCounty Highway 1742
Coordinates33.72394, -88.54344
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating97.6 US tons
Inventory rating58.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length48 ft (14.5 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 traffic100 (2024)
Projected traffic150 by 2043
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Basinger RD over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Basinger RD 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Basinger RD over Dry Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Basinger RD over Dry Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.5 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns Basinger RD over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.