US Bridges

Tokio Frost Br RD over Little Dry Creek

FairPosted for load

Wayne County, Mississippi · Sec 6 T 9N R 5W B · Structure no. SA7700000000100

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
58 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tokio Frost Br RD over Little Dry Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Tokio Frost Br RD over Little Dry Creek in Wayne County, Mississippi. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2044. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesTokio Frost Br RD
CrossesLittle Dry Creek
LocationSec 6 T 9N R 5W B
RouteCounty Highway 50
Coordinates31.78434, -88.52846
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating18.1 US tons
Inventory rating10.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2024)
Projected traffic150 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$340,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Tokio Frost Br RD over Little Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tokio Frost Br RD over Little Dry 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Tokio Frost Br RD over Little Dry Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Tokio Frost Br RD over Little Dry Creek?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Tokio Frost Br RD over Little Dry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.