Gum Springs Road over Dobbs Creek
GoodSimpson County, Mississippi · Sec 19 T 2N R 4E B · Structure no. SA6400000000080
- Built
- 1981
- 44 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 164 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 240
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Gum Springs Road over Dobbs Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Gum Springs Road over Dobbs Creek in Simpson County, Mississippi. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 240 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 360 by 2042. The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Gum Springs Road over Dobbs Creek built?
It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.
What condition is Gum Springs 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does Gum Springs Road over Dobbs Creek carry?
About 240 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Gum Springs Road over Dobbs Creek?
The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Gum Springs Road over Dobbs Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.