US Bridges

Wade Patrick Rd. over Dabbs Creek

FairPosted for load

Rankin County, Mississippi · Sec 32 T 4N R 4E B · Structure no. SA6100000000068

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
139 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,200
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wade Patrick Rd. over Dabbs Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wade Patrick Rd. over Dabbs Creek in Rankin County, Mississippi. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,800 by 2044. The structure is 139 ft (42.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesWade Patrick Rd.
CrossesDabbs Creek
LocationSec 32 T 4N R 4E B
RouteCounty Highway 420
Coordinates32.13628, -89.9199
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating18.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 15
Structure length139 ft (42.4 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,200 (2024)
Projected traffic1,800 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$314,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wade Patrick Rd. over Dabbs Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wade Patrick Rd. over Dabbs 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 Wade Patrick Rd. over Dabbs Creek carry?

About 1,200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Wade Patrick Rd. over Dabbs Creek?

The structure is 139 ft (42.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Wade Patrick Rd. over Dabbs Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.