Ball Avenue over Dry Creek
GoodWalthall County, Mississippi · Sec 19 T 2N R11E · Structure no. SA7400000000050
- Built
- 2001
- 24 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 93 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,100
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ball Avenue over Dry Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Ball Avenue over Dry Creek in Walthall County, Mississippi. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,660 by 2045. The structure is 93 ft (28.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ball Avenue over Dry Creek built?
It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ball Avenue 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 February 2023.
How much traffic does Ball Avenue over Dry Creek carry?
About 1,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Ball Avenue over Dry Creek?
The structure is 93 ft (28.2 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Ball Avenue over Dry Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.