US Bridges

Dubose Road over Clear Creek

Fair

Forrest County, Mississippi · Sec 5 T 2N R13W B · Structure no. SA1800000000052

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2022
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
95 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
830
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dubose Road over Clear Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Dubose Road over Clear Creek in Forrest County, Mississippi. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 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 830 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,240 by 2042. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesDubose Road
CrossesClear Creek
LocationSec 5 T 2N R13W B
RouteCounty Highway 217
Coordinates31.16568, -89.32252
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating97.6 US tons
Inventory rating58.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic830 (2022)
Projected traffic1,240 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 Dubose Road over Clear Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dubose Road over Clear 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does Dubose Road over Clear Creek carry?

About 830 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Dubose Road over Clear Creek?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Dubose Road over Clear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.