US Bridges

Dew Mills RD over Br of Little Thompson Ck

PoorPosted for load

Wayne County, Mississippi · Sec 13 T 8N R 9W B · Structure no. SA7700000000092

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
30 ft
200 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dew Mills RD over Br of Little Thompson Ck is a concrete channel beam carrying Dew Mills RD over Br of Little Thompson Ck in Wayne County, Mississippi. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 years old, older than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 80 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2044. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesDew Mills RD
CrossesBr of Little Thompson Ck
LocationSec 13 T 8N R 9W B
RouteCounty Highway 145
Coordinates31.66289, -88.85394
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating28.5 US tons
Inventory rating17.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans200
Design loadH 15
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2024)
Projected traffic120 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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$300,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Dew Mills RD over Br of Little Thompson Ck built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dew Mills RD over Br of Little Thompson Ck in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does Dew Mills RD over Br of Little Thompson Ck carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Dew Mills RD over Br of Little Thompson Ck?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Dew Mills RD over Br of Little Thompson Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.