Perkins RD over Dry Creek
FairNoxubee County, Mississippi · Sec 21 T14N R17E · Structure no. SA5200000000056
- Built
- 1928
- 97 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 84 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 30
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Perkins RD over Dry Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Perkins RD over Dry Creek in Noxubee County, Mississippi. It was built in 1928, so it is 97 years old, older than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 30 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 45 by 2043. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Perkins RD over Dry Creek built?
It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025.
What condition is Perkins RD over Dry Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.
How much traffic does Perkins RD over Dry Creek carry?
About 30 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Perkins RD over Dry Creek?
The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns Perkins RD over Dry Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.