US Bridges

Cox Road over Branch of Dobbs Creek

Good

Simpson County, Mississippi · Sec 1 T 2N R 3E B · Structure no. SA640000000A064

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cox Road over Branch of Dobbs Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Cox Road over Branch of Dobbs Creek in Simpson County, Mississippi. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2042. The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCox Road
CrossesBranch of Dobbs Creek
LocationSec 1 T 2N R 3E B
RouteCounty Highway 194
Coordinates32.04213, -89.95251
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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating76.8 US tons
Inventory rating59.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length39 ft (12 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2022)
Projected traffic150 by 2042
Trucks8%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cox Road over Branch of Dobbs Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cox Road over Branch of 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 2024.

How much traffic does Cox Road over Branch of Dobbs Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Cox Road over Branch of Dobbs Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns Cox Road over Branch of Dobbs Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.