US Bridges

Dudley Turner RD over Turkey Creek

Fair

Wayne County, Mississippi · Sec 29 T 9N R 5W · Structure no. SA7700000000101

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
100 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dudley Turner RD over Turkey Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Dudley Turner RD over Turkey Creek in Wayne County, Mississippi. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 75 by 2043. The structure is 100 ft (30.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesDudley Turner RD
CrossesTurkey Creek
LocationSec 29 T 9N R 5W
RouteCounty Highway 47
Coordinates31.7225, -88.50972
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.8 US tons
Inventory rating46.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length100 ft (30.4 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2023)
Projected traffic75 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Dudley Turner RD over Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dudley Turner RD over Turkey 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Dudley Turner RD over Turkey Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Dudley Turner RD over Turkey Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Dudley Turner RD over Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.