US Bridges

Cnty-Lake Dnham RD over Patton Creek

Fair

Wayne County, Mississippi · Sec 9 T 8N R 6W B · Structure no. SA7700000000080

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
76 ft
400 main spans
Daily traffic
1,300
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cnty-Lake Dnham RD over Patton Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Cnty-Lake Dnham RD over Patton Creek in Wayne County, Mississippi. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,300 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,950 by 2043. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCnty-Lake Dnham RD
CrossesPatton Creek
LocationSec 9 T 8N R 6W B
RouteCounty Highway 233
Coordinates31.68096, -88.60097
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans400
Design loadH 15
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,300 (2023)
Projected traffic1,950 by 2043
Trucks8%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$440,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cnty-Lake Dnham RD over Patton Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cnty-Lake Dnham RD over Patton Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Cnty-Lake Dnham RD over Patton Creek carry?

About 1,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Cnty-Lake Dnham RD over Patton Creek?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Cnty-Lake Dnham RD over Patton Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.