Dockery-Ralph Ray over Sunflower River
GoodSunflower County, Mississippi · Sec 32 T22N R 4W B · Structure no. SA6700000000131
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 422 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Dockery-Ralph Ray over Sunflower River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Dockery-Ralph Ray over Sunflower River in Sunflower County, Mississippi. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 75 by 2044. The structure is 422 ft (128.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Dockery-Ralph Ray over Sunflower River built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is Dockery-Ralph Ray over Sunflower River 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Dockery-Ralph Ray over Sunflower River carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Dockery-Ralph Ray over Sunflower River?
The structure is 422 ft (128.6 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Dockery-Ralph Ray over Sunflower River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.