US Bridges

Willis RD over Roundaway Lake

Fair

Coahoma County, Mississippi · Sec 27 T25N R 4W B · Structure no. SA1400000000019

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
248 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
240
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Willis RD over Roundaway Lake is a concrete channel beam carrying Willis RD over Roundaway Lake in Coahoma County, Mississippi. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 6 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 240 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 360 by 2043. The structure is 248 ft (75.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesWillis RD
CrossesRoundaway Lake
LocationSec 27 T25N R 4W B
RouteCounty Highway 873
Coordinates34.01603, -90.59417
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating69.6 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length248 ft (75.6 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic240 (2023)
Projected traffic360 by 2043
Trucks15%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$717,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Willis RD over Roundaway Lake built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Willis RD over Roundaway Lake 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 2023.

How much traffic does Willis RD over Roundaway Lake carry?

About 240 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Willis RD over Roundaway Lake?

The structure is 248 ft (75.6 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Willis RD over Roundaway Lake?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.