US Bridges

Dorroh Hill Rd. over Shuqualak Creek

Good

Noxubee County, Mississippi · Sec 30 T13N R17E · Structure no. SA520000000A021

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dorroh Hill Rd. over Shuqualak Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Dorroh Hill Rd. over Shuqualak Creek in Noxubee County, Mississippi. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 years old, younger 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 10 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 15 by 2043. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

CarriesDorroh Hill Rd.
CrossesShuqualak Creek
LocationSec 30 T13N R17E
RouteCounty Highway 9
Coordinates32.94619, -88.59787
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating50.3 US tons
Inventory rating30.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2022)
Projected traffic15 by 2043
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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$550,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Dorroh Hill Rd. over Shuqualak Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dorroh Hill Rd. over Shuqualak 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 Dorroh Hill Rd. over Shuqualak Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Dorroh Hill Rd. over Shuqualak Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns Dorroh Hill Rd. over Shuqualak Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.