US Bridges

Tokio Frost Br RD over Dry Creek

Fair

Wayne County, Mississippi · Sec 12 T 9N R 6W B · Structure no. SA7700000000105

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
202 ft
100 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tokio Frost Br RD over Dry Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Tokio Frost Br RD over Dry Creek in Wayne County, Mississippi. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2043. The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesTokio Frost Br RD
CrossesDry Creek
LocationSec 12 T 9N R 6W B
RouteCounty Highway 50
Coordinates31.75859, -88.54466
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 inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37 US tons
Inventory rating22.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans100
Design loadH 15
Structure length202 ft (61.6 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2023)
Projected traffic150 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure20
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$1.1 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Tokio Frost Br RD over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tokio Frost Br RD over 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 September 2024.

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

About 100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Tokio Frost Br RD over Dry Creek?

The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Tokio Frost Br RD over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.