Dockery-Ralph Ray over Natural Bayou
PoorSunflower County, Mississippi · Sec 20 T22N R 4W B · Structure no. SA6700000000129
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 114 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 40
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Dockery-Ralph Ray over Natural Bayou is a concrete channel beam carrying Dockery-Ralph Ray over Natural Bayou in Sunflower County, Mississippi. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 1 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: open, temporary structure in place while original is closed.
It carries about 40 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2044. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 1 Imminent Failure | Major deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Dockery-Ralph Ray over Natural Bayou built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is Dockery-Ralph Ray over Natural Bayou in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.
How much traffic does Dockery-Ralph Ray over Natural Bayou carry?
About 40 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Dockery-Ralph Ray over Natural Bayou?
The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Dockery-Ralph Ray over Natural Bayou?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.