US Bridges

Dudley Rimes Road over Small Creek

Good

Pike County, Mississippi · Sec 1 T 1N R 8E B · Structure no. SA5700000000022

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
57 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dudley Rimes Road over Small Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Dudley Rimes Road over Small Creek in Pike County, Mississippi. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 years old, older 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2043. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesDudley Rimes Road
CrossesSmall Creek
LocationSec 1 T 1N R 8E B
RouteCounty Highway 121
Coordinates31.07678, -90.35853
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2021)
Projected traffic300 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$396,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Dudley Rimes Road over Small Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dudley Rimes Road over Small 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 Dudley Rimes Road over Small Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Dudley Rimes Road over Small Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Dudley Rimes Road over Small Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.