US Bridges

Molestage Slack RD over Dry Creek

FairPosted for load

Yazoo County, Mississippi · Sec 16 T12N R 2E B · Structure no. SA8200000000156

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
96 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
80
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Molestage Slack RD over Dry Creek is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Molestage Slack RD over Dry Creek in Yazoo 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 120 by 2043. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesMolestage Slack RD
CrossesDry Creek
LocationSec 16 T12N R 2E B
RouteCounty Highway 215
CountyYazoo County
StateMississippi
Coordinates32.88231, -90.09736
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating17.5 US tons
Inventory rating12.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length96 ft (29.3 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2021)
Projected traffic120 by 2043
Trucks—
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$261,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Molestage Slack RD over Dry Creek built?

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

What condition is Molestage Slack 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Molestage Slack RD over Dry Creek carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Molestage Slack RD over Dry Creek?

The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Molestage Slack RD over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.