US Bridges

King Road over Branch of Dry Creek

Fair

Wilkinson County, Mississippi · Sec 27 T 4N R 1E · Structure no. SA7900000000094

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

King Road over Branch of Dry Creek is a concrete culvert carrying King Road over Branch of Dry Creek in Wilkinson County, Mississippi. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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, projected to reach 60 by 2046. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesKing Road
CrossesBranch of Dry Creek
LocationSec 27 T 4N R 1E
RouteCounty Highway 71
Coordinates31.29423, -91.11582
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating108 US tons
Inventory rating64.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length33 ft (10 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2024)
Projected traffic60 by 2046
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 King Road over Branch of Dry Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is King Road over Branch of 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does King Road over Branch of Dry Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is King Road over Branch of Dry Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.3 m).

Who owns King Road over Branch of Dry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.