US Bridges

Monterey Road over Branch of Dry Creek

Good

Rankin County, Mississippi · Sec 13 T 4N R 2E · Structure no. SA6100000000201

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,100
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Monterey Road over Branch of Dry Creek is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying Monterey Road over Branch of Dry Creek in Rankin County, Mississippi. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 3,100 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,650 by 2043. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesMonterey Road
CrossesBranch of Dry Creek
LocationSec 13 T 4N R 2E
RouteCounty Highway 1865
Coordinates32.18972, -90.05056
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.2 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,100 (2023)
Projected traffic4,650 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 Monterey Road over Branch of Dry Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Monterey Road over Branch of 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Monterey Road over Branch of Dry Creek carry?

About 3,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Monterey Road over Branch of Dry Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.7 m).

Who owns Monterey Road over Branch of Dry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.