Doc Gore Road over Polk Creek
FairLamar County, Mississippi · Sec 31 T 5N R16W · Structure no. SA3700000000120
- Built
- 1995
- 30 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 95 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 60
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Doc Gore Road over Polk Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Doc Gore Road over Polk Creek in Lamar County, Mississippi. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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.
It carries about 60 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 85 by 2046. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Doc Gore Road over Polk Creek built?
It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.
What condition is Doc Gore Road over Polk 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 2023.
How much traffic does Doc Gore Road over Polk Creek carry?
About 60 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Doc Gore Road over Polk Creek?
The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Doc Gore Road over Polk Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.