US Bridges

Dancy RD over Woodward Creek

Good

Noxubee County, Mississippi · Sec 10 T13N R19E · Structure no. SA5200000000029

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
220 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dancy RD over Woodward Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Dancy RD over Woodward Creek in Noxubee County, Mississippi. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 80 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2043. The structure is 220 ft (67 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesDancy RD
CrossesWoodward Creek
LocationSec 10 T13N R19E
RouteCounty Highway 179
Coordinates32.98801, -88.34386
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating71.7 US tons
Inventory rating39.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length220 ft (67 m)
Longest span59 ft (18.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2022)
Projected traffic120 by 2043
Trucks10%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.8 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Dancy RD over Woodward Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dancy RD over Woodward 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 2023.

How much traffic does Dancy RD over Woodward Creek carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Dancy RD over Woodward Creek?

The structure is 220 ft (67 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Dancy RD over Woodward Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.