Dowling Bayou Road over Dowling Bayou
GoodSharkey County, Mississippi · Sec 29 T13N R 5W · Structure no. SA630000000A035
- Built
- 2024
- 1 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 286 ft
- 10 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Dowling Bayou Road over Dowling Bayou is a concrete channel beam carrying Dowling Bayou Road over Dowling Bayou in Sharkey County, Mississippi. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: new structure not yet open to traffic.
It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 70 by 2044. The structure is 286 ft (87.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Dowling Bayou Road over Dowling Bayou built?
It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.
What condition is Dowling Bayou Road over Dowling Bayou 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does Dowling Bayou Road over Dowling Bayou carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Dowling Bayou Road over Dowling Bayou?
The structure is 286 ft (87.2 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Dowling Bayou Road over Dowling Bayou?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.