US Bridges

Wboro-Mville RD over Dry Creek

Fair

Wayne County, Mississippi · Sec 33 T10N R 6W B · Structure no. SA7700000000136

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
171 ft
900 main spans
Daily traffic
400
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wboro-Mville RD over Dry Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Wboro-Mville RD over Dry Creek in Wayne County, Mississippi. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2043. The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesWboro-Mville RD
CrossesDry Creek
LocationSec 33 T10N R 6W B
RouteCounty Highway 1229
Coordinates31.79718, -88.59451
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 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 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 rating47.7 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans900
Design loadH 15
Structure length171 ft (52.1 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2023)
Projected traffic600 by 2043
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$1.2 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wboro-Mville RD over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wboro-Mville 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 Wboro-Mville RD over Dry Creek carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Wboro-Mville RD over Dry Creek?

The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Wboro-Mville RD over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.