SR 4 over Dry Creek
GoodPrentiss County, Mississippi · 0.5 MI E Tippah Cl · Structure no. 310000405912790
- Built
- 1984
- 41 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 142 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,600
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 4 over Dry Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 4 over Dry Creek in Prentiss County, Mississippi. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 2,600 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,600 by 2043. The structure is 142 ft (43.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 4 over Dry Creek built?
It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 4 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does SR 4 over Dry Creek carry?
About 2,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is SR 4 over Dry Creek?
The structure is 142 ft (43.2 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns SR 4 over Dry Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.