US Bridges

Morgantown Road over Dry Creek

Good

Winston County, Mississippi · Sec 3 T16N R13E B · Structure no. SA8000000000097

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
210
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Morgantown Road over Dry Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Morgantown Road over Dry Creek in Winston County, Mississippi. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, older than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 210 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 315 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesMorgantown Road
CrossesDry Creek
LocationSec 3 T16N R13E B
RouteCounty Highway 284
Coordinates33.27355, -88.95306
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.8 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic210 (2022)
Projected traffic315 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 Morgantown Road over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Morgantown Road over Dry Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does Morgantown Road over Dry Creek carry?

About 210 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Morgantown Road over Dry Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Morgantown Road over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.