US Bridges

Leesburg RD over Dry Creek

Good

Rankin County, Mississippi · Sec 3 T 6N R 5E B · Structure no. SA6100000000151

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Leesburg RD over Dry Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Leesburg RD over Dry Creek in Rankin County, Mississippi. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 360 by 2043. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesLeesburg RD
CrossesDry Creek
LocationSec 3 T 6N R 5E B
RouteCounty Highway 429
Coordinates32.39311, -89.78166
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.2 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.5 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2023)
Projected traffic360 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Leesburg RD over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Leesburg RD 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Leesburg RD over Dry Creek carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Leesburg RD over Dry Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Leesburg RD over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.