US Bridges

Dozier Road over Coonewah Creek

Good

Pontotoc County, Mississippi · Sec 9 T 9S R 4E B · Structure no. SA5800000000033

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
122 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
110
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dozier Road over Coonewah Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Dozier Road over Coonewah Creek in Pontotoc County, Mississippi. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, older 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 110 vehicles a day, projected to reach 150 by 2034. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesDozier Road
CrossesCoonewah Creek
LocationSec 9 T 9S R 4E B
RouteCounty Highway 59
Coordinates34.30983, -88.88233
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating58.2 US tons
Inventory rating29.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length122 ft (37.2 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic110 (2021)
Projected traffic150 by 2034
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$480,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Dozier Road over Coonewah Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dozier Road over Coonewah 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Dozier Road over Coonewah Creek carry?

About 110 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Dozier Road over Coonewah Creek?

The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Dozier Road over Coonewah Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.