US Bridges

Pratt RD over Cub Lake Bayou

Fair

DeSoto County, Mississippi · Sec 33 T 3S R 9W B · Structure no. SA1700000000086

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
124 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
340
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pratt RD over Cub Lake Bayou is a concrete channel beam carrying Pratt RD over Cub Lake Bayou in DeSoto County, Mississippi. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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 340 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 510 by 2044. The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesPratt RD
CrossesCub Lake Bayou
LocationSec 33 T 3S R 9W B
RouteCounty Highway 1964
Coordinates34.77187, -90.1604
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length124 ft (37.8 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 traffic340 (2024)
Projected traffic510 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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 Pratt RD over Cub Lake Bayou built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pratt RD over Cub Lake Bayou 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Pratt RD over Cub Lake Bayou carry?

About 340 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Pratt RD over Cub Lake Bayou?

The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Pratt RD over Cub Lake Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.