US Bridges

Dollar Road over Branch of Okatoma Creek

Good

Simpson County, Mississippi · Sec 27 T 1N R 6E · Structure no. SA640000000A050

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dollar Road over Branch of Okatoma Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Dollar Road over Branch of Okatoma Creek in Simpson County, Mississippi. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 30 by 2040. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesDollar Road
CrossesBranch of Okatoma Creek
LocationSec 27 T 1N R 6E
RouteCounty Highway 196
Coordinates31.88838, -89.67795
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86.1 US tons
Inventory rating51.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2020)
Projected traffic30 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Dollar Road over Branch of Okatoma Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dollar Road over Branch of Okatoma 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Dollar Road over Branch of Okatoma Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Dollar Road over Branch of Okatoma Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.1 m).

Who owns Dollar Road over Branch of Okatoma Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.