Rodney Road over Dowd Creek
FairJefferson County, Mississippi · Sec 19 T10N R 1W B · Structure no. SA3200000000068
- Built
- 1981
- 44 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 253 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 60
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Rodney Road over Dowd Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rodney Road over Dowd Creek in Jefferson County, Mississippi. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 60 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 70 by 2044. The structure is 253 ft (77.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Rodney Road over Dowd Creek built?
It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.
What condition is Rodney Road over Dowd 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 Rodney Road over Dowd Creek carry?
About 60 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Rodney Road over Dowd Creek?
The structure is 253 ft (77.1 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Rodney Road over Dowd Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.