Dry Creek Road over Hatchapalog Creek
FairSimpson County, Mississippi · Sec 34 T 2N R 6E B · Structure no. SA6400000000090
- Built
- 2005
- 20 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 69 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 280
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Dry Creek Road over Hatchapalog Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Dry Creek Road over Hatchapalog 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 280 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 420 by 2042. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Dry Creek Road over Hatchapalog Creek built?
It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.
What condition is Dry Creek Road over Hatchapalog Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.
How much traffic does Dry Creek Road over Hatchapalog Creek carry?
About 280 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Dry Creek Road over Hatchapalog Creek?
The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Dry Creek Road over Hatchapalog Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.