US Bridges

Hickory Grove Road over Dry Creek

Good

Pearl River County, Mississippi · Sec 13 T 1S R14W · Structure no. SA5500000000005

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
120
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hickory Grove Road over Dry Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Hickory Grove Road over Dry Creek in Pearl River County, Mississippi. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 120 vehicles a day, projected to reach 130 by 2045. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesHickory Grove Road
CrossesDry Creek
LocationSec 13 T 1S R14W
RouteCounty Highway 51
Coordinates30.96386, -89.35247
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
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 rating60.2 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 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 traffic120 (2023)
Projected traffic130 by 2045
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Hickory Grove Road over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hickory Grove 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Hickory Grove Road over Dry Creek carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Hickory Grove Road over Dry Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Hickory Grove Road over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.