Valley Road over Dry Creek
FairPontotoc County, Mississippi · Sec 13 T10S R 4E B · Structure no. SA5800000000065
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 120 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,900
- 2014 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Valley Road over Dry Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Valley Road over Dry Creek in Pontotoc County, Mississippi. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 1,900 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,850 by 2034. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
Location
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Valley Road over Dry Creek built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is Valley Road 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does Valley Road over Dry Creek carry?
About 1,900 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Valley Road over Dry Creek?
The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Valley Road over Dry Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.