Old Hwy 16 over Dry Creek
Madison County, Mississippi · rated Good in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- Old Hwy 16 over Dry Creek in Madison County, Mississippi, is rated in good condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 8 (very good condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 240 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2014).
- Its listed owner is the county highway agency.
- It is one of 161 of the 311 inventoried bridges in Madison County rated good (51.8%); 10 (3.2%) are rated poor.
- A good rating means every major component - deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert - is rated 7 or higher on FHWA's 0-9 scale: no more than minor problems.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 | Very good condition |
| Superstructure | 8 | Very good condition |
| Substructure | 8 | Very good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Concrete channel beam |
| Length | about 92 ft |
| Location | Sec 3 T 9N R 4E B |
| NBI structure number | SA450000000A085 |
| Condition class | Good |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Mississippi department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Madison County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| I 55 over Purple Creek | 1979 | 104,000 | Good |
| I 55 over US 51 & Cnic RR | 1985 | 47,000 | Fair |
| I 55 over US 51 & Cnic RR | 1985 | 47,000 | Fair |
| I 55 over I 220E to I 55 North | 1979 | 47,000 | Fair |
| I 55 over I 220E to I 55 North | 1979 | 47,000 | Fair |
| I 220 over Ditch | 1977 | 47,000 | Good |
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