US Bridges

Nevil Craft Road over Dry Creek

Good

Simpson County, Mississippi · Sec 8 T 1N R 6E B · Structure no. SA6400000000040

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
155 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nevil Craft Road over Dry Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Nevil Craft Road over Dry Creek in Simpson County, Mississippi. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 80 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2040. The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesNevil Craft Road
CrossesDry Creek
LocationSec 8 T 1N R 6E B
RouteCounty Highway 59
Coordinates31.94, -89.70678
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating69.6 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length155 ft (47.2 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2020)
Projected traffic120 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Nevil Craft Road over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nevil Craft 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 Nevil Craft Road over Dry Creek carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Nevil Craft Road over Dry 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 Nevil Craft Road over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.