US Bridges

N. Sandifer Street over Dry Creek

Good

Walthall County, Mississippi · Sec 30 T 2N R11E · Structure no. SA740000000A055

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
131 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,750
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

N. Sandifer Street over Dry Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying N. Sandifer Street 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 1,750 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,500 by 2045. The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long and 31 ft wide.

CarriesN. Sandifer Street
CrossesDry Creek
LocationSec 30 T 2N R11E
RouteCity Street 431
Coordinates31.11692, -90.13819
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length131 ft (39.9 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,750 (2023)
Projected traffic2,500 by 2045
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 N. Sandifer Street over Dry Creek built?

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

What condition is N. Sandifer Street 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does N. Sandifer Street over Dry Creek carry?

About 1,750 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is N. Sandifer Street over Dry Creek?

The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns N. Sandifer Street over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.