US Bridges

CR 634 over Dry Run Creek

Good

Tippah County, Mississippi · Sec 12 T 5S R 5E · Structure no. SA7000000000100

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
180 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
280
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 634 over Dry Run Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 634 over Dry Run Creek in Tippah County, Mississippi. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 280 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 420 by 2040. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCR 634
CrossesDry Run Creek
LocationSec 12 T 5S R 5E
RouteCounty Highway 12
Coordinates34.66211, -88.73442
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.2 US tons
Inventory rating31.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic280 (2023)
Projected traffic420 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 CR 634 over Dry Run Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 634 over Dry Run 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does CR 634 over Dry Run Creek carry?

About 280 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CR 634 over Dry Run Creek?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns CR 634 over Dry Run Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.