US Bridges

West Main Street over Trib to Dry Creek

Fair

Pontotoc County, Mississippi · Sec 11 T10S R 4E B · Structure no. SA5800000000097

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,500
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Main Street over Trib to Dry Creek is a concrete culvert carrying West Main Street over Trib to Dry Creek in Pontotoc County, Mississippi. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 3,500 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,500 by 2030. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesWest Main Street
CrossesTrib to Dry Creek
LocationSec 11 T10S R 4E B
RouteCounty Highway 70
Coordinates34.23514, -88.8444
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.9 US tons
Inventory rating42.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,500 (2017)
Projected traffic2,500 by 2030
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$375,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was West Main Street over Trib to Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is West Main Street over Trib to 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does West Main Street over Trib to Dry Creek carry?

About 3,500 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is West Main Street over Trib to Dry Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns West Main Street over Trib to Dry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.