Howden Lake Road over Howden Lake Spillway
PoorClosed to trafficBolivar County, Mississippi · Sec 10 T25N R 5W B · Structure no. SA0600000000221
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 209 ft
- 11 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 80
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Howden Lake Road over Howden Lake Spillway is a concrete channel beam carrying Howden Lake Road over Howden Lake Spillway in Bolivar County, Mississippi. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 120 by 2043. The structure is 209 ft (63.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Howden Lake Road over Howden Lake Spillway built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is Howden Lake Road over Howden Lake Spillway 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 Howden Lake Road over Howden Lake Spillway carry?
About 80 vehicles per day (2023 count).
How long is Howden Lake Road over Howden Lake Spillway?
The structure is 209 ft (63.7 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Howden Lake Road over Howden Lake Spillway?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.