US Bridges

W. Second Ave. over Holmes Lake

Good

Bolivar County, Mississippi · Sec 12 T24N R 6W B · Structure no. SA060000000A200

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
69 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
810
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

W. Second Ave. over Holmes Lake is a concrete channel beam carrying W. Second Ave. over Holmes Lake in Bolivar County, Mississippi. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 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 810 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,215 by 2044. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesW. Second Ave.
CrossesHolmes Lake
LocationSec 12 T24N R 6W B
RouteCity Street 1610
Coordinates33.95104, -90.77085
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic810 (2024)
Projected traffic1,215 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 W. Second Ave. over Holmes Lake built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is W. Second Ave. over Holmes Lake 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 2024.

How much traffic does W. Second Ave. over Holmes Lake carry?

About 810 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is W. Second Ave. over Holmes Lake?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns W. Second Ave. over Holmes Lake?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.