US Bridges

Way Road over Doaks Creek

FairPosted for load

Madison County, Mississippi · Sec 6 T10N R 3E B · Structure no. SA4500000000101

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
162 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Way Road over Doaks Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Way Road over Doaks Creek in Madison County, Mississippi. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 90 by 2036. The structure is 162 ft (49.3 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesWay Road
CrossesDoaks Creek
LocationSec 6 T10N R 3E B
RouteCounty Highway 94
CountyMadison County
StateMississippi
Coordinates32.73577, -90.03372
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
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 rating60.4 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length162 ft (49.3 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2016)
Projected traffic90 by 2036
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$448,000 (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Way Road over Doaks Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Way Road over Doaks 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Way Road over Doaks Creek carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Way Road over Doaks Creek?

The structure is 162 ft (49.3 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Way Road over Doaks Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.