City of Walnut over Big Dry Creek
PoorPosted for loadTippah County, Mississippi · Sec 5 T 2S R 4E · Structure no. SA7000000000016
- Built
- 1992
- 33 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 95 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
City of Walnut over Big Dry Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying City of Walnut over Big Dry Creek in Tippah County, Mississippi. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2045. The structure is 95 ft (29 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 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was City of Walnut over Big Dry Creek built?
It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.
What condition is City of Walnut over Big Dry Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.
How much traffic does City of Walnut over Big Dry Creek carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is City of Walnut over Big Dry Creek?
The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns City of Walnut over Big Dry Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.