US Bridges

Sulphur Springs RD over Doaks Creek

FairPosted for load

Madison County, Mississippi · Sec 18 T10N R 5E B · Structure no. SA4500000000123

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
133 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
360
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sulphur Springs RD over Doaks Creek is a concrete slab carrying Sulphur Springs RD over Doaks Creek in Madison County, Mississippi. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 360 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 540 by 2036. The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSulphur Springs RD
CrossesDoaks Creek
LocationSec 18 T10N R 5E B
RouteCounty Highway 1536
Coordinates32.70606, -89.82289
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 rating26.8 US tons
Inventory rating16.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length133 ft (40.5 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic360 (2016)
Projected traffic540 by 2036
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sulphur Springs RD over Doaks Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sulphur Springs RD 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 Sulphur Springs RD over Doaks Creek carry?

About 360 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Sulphur Springs RD over Doaks Creek?

The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Sulphur Springs RD over Doaks Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.