US Bridges

Payne Road over Dry Creek

Good

Walthall County, Mississippi · Sec 23 T 2N R10E · Structure no. SA740000000A044

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Payne Road over Dry Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Payne Road over Dry Creek in Walthall County, Mississippi. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 120 by 2045. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesPayne Road
CrossesDry Creek
LocationSec 23 T 2N R10E
RouteCounty Highway 60
Coordinates31.1329, -90.16106
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 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
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95.3 US tons
Inventory rating73.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2023)
Projected traffic120 by 2045
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Payne Road over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Payne 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Payne Road over Dry Creek carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Payne Road over Dry Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m).

Who owns Payne Road over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.