Kings Hwy. over Dry Creek
FairPontotoc County, Mississippi · Sec 25 T10S R 4E B · Structure no. SA5800000000068
- Built
- 2004
- 21 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 131 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 300
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Kings Hwy. over Dry Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Kings Hwy. over Dry Creek in Pontotoc County, Mississippi. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2040. The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long and 28 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Kings Hwy. over Dry Creek built?
It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.
What condition is Kings Hwy. 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 Kings Hwy. over Dry Creek carry?
About 300 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Kings Hwy. over Dry Creek?
The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Kings Hwy. over Dry Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.