Cox Road over Dobbs Creek
GoodSimpson County, Mississippi · Sec 1 T 2N R 3E B · Structure no. SA6400000000065
- Built
- 1997
- 28 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 280 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Cox Road over Dobbs Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cox Road over Dobbs Creek in Simpson County, Mississippi. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2040. The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Cox Road over Dobbs Creek built?
It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.
What condition is Cox Road over Dobbs 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 2023.
How much traffic does Cox Road over Dobbs Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Cox Road over Dobbs Creek?
The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Cox Road over Dobbs Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.