Drybend Road over Deer Creek
GoodSharkey County, Mississippi · Sec 18 T13N R 6W · Structure no. SA630000000A040
- Built
- 2015
- 10 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 155 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Drybend Road over Deer Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Drybend Road over Deer Creek in Sharkey County, Mississippi. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 140 by 2043. The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 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 Drybend Road over Deer Creek built?
It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.
What condition is Drybend Road over Deer 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 Drybend Road over Deer Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Drybend Road over Deer Creek?
The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Drybend Road over Deer Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.