US Bridges

Dotson Road over Sand Creek

Good

Oktibbeha County, Mississippi · Sec 31 T18N R12E · Structure no. SA530000000A064

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dotson Road over Sand Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Dotson Road over Sand Creek in Oktibbeha 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 55 by 2032. The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesDotson Road
CrossesSand Creek
LocationSec 31 T18N R12E
RouteCounty Highway 138
Coordinates33.37825, -89.07289
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating100.8 US tons
Inventory rating61.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.2 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 traffic50 (2014)
Projected traffic55 by 2032
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Dotson Road over Sand Creek built?

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

What condition is Dotson Road over Sand 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Dotson Road over Sand Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Dotson Road over Sand Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns Dotson Road over Sand Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.