US Bridges

Pratt Road over Arkabutla Spillway

Good

DeSoto County, Mississippi · Arkabutla Lake · Structure no. CEPMVKMS0000014

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
527 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
107
2024 count
Owner
Federal
Corps of Engineers (Civil)

About this bridge

Pratt Road over Arkabutla Spillway is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pratt Road over Arkabutla Spillway in DeSoto County, Mississippi. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 107 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 210 by 2044. The structure is 527 ft (160.7 m) long and 35 ft wide.

CarriesPratt Road
CrossesArkabutla Spillway
LocationArkabutla Lake
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates34.78172, -90.11738
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.7 US tons
Inventory rating46.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHL 93
Structure length527 ft (160.7 m)
Longest span85 ft (26 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.4 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic107 (2024)
Projected traffic210 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCorps of Engineers (Civil)
Maintained byCorps of Engineers (Civil)
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pratt Road over Arkabutla Spillway built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pratt Road over Arkabutla 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Pratt Road over Arkabutla Spillway carry?

About 107 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Pratt Road over Arkabutla Spillway?

The structure is 527 ft (160.7 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (26 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Pratt Road over Arkabutla Spillway?

It is owned by the Corps of Engineers (Civil).