US Bridges

C.D. Rayborn Road over Dog River

Fair

Pike County, Mississippi · Sec 21 T 4N R 9E B · Structure no. SA5700000000178

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
93 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
650
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

C.D. Rayborn Road over Dog River is a concrete channel beam carrying C.D. Rayborn Road over Dog River in Pike County, Mississippi. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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.

It carries about 650 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 830 by 2043. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesC.D. Rayborn Road
CrossesDog River
LocationSec 21 T 4N R 9E B
RouteCounty Highway 46
CountyPike County
StateMississippi
Coordinates31.30633, -90.29625
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.6 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic650 (2021)
Projected traffic830 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$683,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was C.D. Rayborn Road over Dog River built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is C.D. Rayborn Road over Dog River 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does C.D. Rayborn Road over Dog River carry?

About 650 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is C.D. Rayborn Road over Dog River?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns C.D. Rayborn Road over Dog River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.