US Bridges

Honey Lake Road over Dry Creek

Good

Noxubee County, Mississippi · Sec 12 T14N R16E · Structure no. SA520000000A161

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
122 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
90
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Honey Lake Road over Dry Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Honey Lake Road over Dry Creek in Noxubee County, Mississippi. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 90 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2043. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesHoney Lake Road
CrossesDry Creek
LocationSec 12 T14N R16E
RouteCounty Highway 660
Coordinates33.08063, -88.62477
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.1 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length122 ft (37.2 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (2022)
Projected traffic120 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$785,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Honey Lake Road over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Honey Lake 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Honey Lake Road over Dry Creek carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Honey Lake Road over Dry Creek?

The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Honey Lake Road over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.