Rena Lara Road over Hushpuckena River
FairBolivar County, Mississippi · Sec 29 T26N R 5W · Structure no. SA0600000000240
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old, rebuilt 2003
- Condition
- Fair
- 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
Rena Lara Road over Hushpuckena River is a concrete channel beam carrying Rena Lara Road over Hushpuckena River in Bolivar County, Mississippi. It was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 52 years old, older than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 40 vehicles a day, roughly 10% 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 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Rena Lara Road over Hushpuckena River built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.
What condition is Rena Lara Road over Hushpuckena River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.
How much traffic does Rena Lara Road over Hushpuckena River carry?
About 40 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Rena Lara Road over Hushpuckena River?
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 Rena Lara Road over Hushpuckena River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.