Cato RD over Dry Creek
FairRankin County, Mississippi · Sec 21 T 3N R 4E B · Structure no. SA6100000000036
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 93 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 440
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Cato RD over Dry Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cato RD over Dry Creek in Rankin County, Mississippi. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 440 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 660 by 2044. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Cato RD over Dry Creek built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is Cato RD 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Cato RD over Dry Creek carry?
About 440 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Cato RD over Dry Creek?
The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Cato RD over Dry Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.