US Bridges

Red Dog Road over Shaui Koli Creek

Good

Leake County, Mississippi · Sec 24 T11N R 6E B · Structure no. SA4000000000050

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
95 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
160
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Red Dog Road over Shaui Koli Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Red Dog Road over Shaui Koli Creek in Leake County, Mississippi. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, older 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 160 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 240 by 2035. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesRed Dog Road
CrossesShaui Koli Creek
LocationSec 24 T11N R 6E B
RouteCounty Highway 223
Coordinates32.79039, -89.64204
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.8 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic160 (2023)
Projected traffic240 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$934,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Red Dog Road over Shaui Koli Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Red Dog Road over Shaui Koli Creek 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Red Dog Road over Shaui Koli Creek carry?

About 160 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Red Dog Road over Shaui Koli 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 Red Dog Road over Shaui Koli Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.