US Bridges

Lake Dockery RD over Spillway Lake Dockery

Good

Hinds County, Mississippi · Sec 11 T 4N R 1W · Structure no. SA2500000000051

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
280
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lake Dockery RD over Spillway Lake Dockery is a concrete culvert carrying Lake Dockery RD over Spillway Lake Dockery in Hinds County, Mississippi. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger 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 280 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 420 by 2044. The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLake Dockery RD
CrossesSpillway Lake Dockery
LocationSec 11 T 4N R 1W
RouteCounty Highway 5397
Coordinates32.19631, -90.26639
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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.2 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length35 ft (10.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic280 (2024)
Projected traffic420 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$127,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lake Dockery RD over Spillway Lake Dockery built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lake Dockery RD over Spillway Lake Dockery 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Lake Dockery RD over Spillway Lake Dockery carry?

About 280 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Lake Dockery RD over Spillway Lake Dockery?

The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Lake Dockery RD over Spillway Lake Dockery?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.