CR 8500 over Dry Creek
GoodPrentiss County, Mississippi · Sec 19 T 4S R 6E · Structure no. SA5900000000153
- Built
- 2013
- 12 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 122 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 80
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 8500 over Dry Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 8500 over Dry Creek in Prentiss County, Mississippi. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 80 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2040. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 8500 over Dry Creek built?
It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 8500 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does CR 8500 over Dry Creek carry?
About 80 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is CR 8500 over Dry Creek?
The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns CR 8500 over Dry Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.