US Bridges

Lake Hazel Drive over Lake Hazel Spillway

Good

Copiah County, Mississippi · Sec 4 T10N R 8E · Structure no. SA1500000000203

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
71 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lake Hazel Drive over Lake Hazel Spillway is a concrete channel beam carrying Lake Hazel Drive over Lake Hazel Spillway in Copiah County, Mississippi. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2047. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesLake Hazel Drive
CrossesLake Hazel Spillway
LocationSec 4 T10N R 8E
RouteCity Street 149
Coordinates31.86789, -90.40411
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85.3 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length71 ft (21.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2024)
Projected traffic400 by 2047
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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$279,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lake Hazel Drive over Lake Hazel Spillway built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lake Hazel Drive over Lake Hazel Spillway 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Lake Hazel Drive over Lake Hazel Spillway carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Lake Hazel Drive over Lake Hazel Spillway?

The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Lake Hazel Drive over Lake Hazel Spillway?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.