US Bridges

Mims Gregory Road over Dry Creek

Good

Simpson County, Mississippi · Sec 5 T 1N R 6E · Structure no. SA6400000000037

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
48 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mims Gregory Road over Dry Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Mims Gregory Road over Dry Creek in Simpson County, Mississippi. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 75 by 2040. The structure is 48 ft (14.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesMims Gregory Road
CrossesDry Creek
LocationSec 5 T 1N R 6E
RouteCounty Highway 61
Coordinates31.95789, -89.70209
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating76.7 US tons
Inventory rating49.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length48 ft (14.7 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2020)
Projected traffic75 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Mims Gregory Road over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mims Gregory Road 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Mims Gregory Road over Dry Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Mims Gregory Road over Dry Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.7 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns Mims Gregory Road over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.