US Bridges

CR 223 over Dodd Creek

Good

Tippah County, Mississippi · Sec 24 T 2S R 4E · Structure no. SA7000000000136

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
65
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 223 over Dodd Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR 223 over Dodd Creek in Tippah County, Mississippi. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 65 vehicles a day, projected to reach 90 by 2040. The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCR 223
CrossesDodd Creek
LocationSec 24 T 2S R 4E
RouteCounty Highway 670
Coordinates34.89778, -88.83561
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 inspectionOctober 2023
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.2 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.2 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic65 (2023)
Projected traffic90 by 2040
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 CR 223 over Dodd Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 223 over Dodd 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does CR 223 over Dodd Creek carry?

About 65 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is CR 223 over Dodd Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns CR 223 over Dodd Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.