US Bridges

Molestage Slack RD over Dry Creek

FairPosted for load

Yazoo County, Mississippi · Sec 4 T12N R 2E B · Structure no. SA820000000A153

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
57 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Molestage Slack RD over Dry Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Molestage Slack RD over Dry Creek in Yazoo County, Mississippi. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2045. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesMolestage Slack RD
CrossesDry Creek
LocationSec 4 T12N R 2E B
RouteCounty Highway 215
CountyYazoo County
StateMississippi
Coordinates32.91719, -90.09744
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84.7 US tons
Inventory rating50.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2018)
Projected traffic200 by 2045
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$171,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Molestage Slack RD over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 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 January 2024.

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

About 100 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Molestage Slack RD over Dry Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Molestage Slack RD over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.