US Bridges

Star Landing Road over Lake Cormorant Bayou

Good

DeSoto County, Mississippi · Sec 13 T 2S R10W B · Structure no. SA170000000A050

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
200 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
760
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Star Landing Road over Lake Cormorant Bayou is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Star Landing Road over Lake Cormorant Bayou in DeSoto 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 760 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,140 by 2044. The structure is 200 ft (60.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesStar Landing Road
CrossesLake Cormorant Bayou
LocationSec 13 T 2S R10W B
RouteCounty Highway 906
Coordinates34.90444, -90.20806
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 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 rating51.5 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length200 ft (60.9 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic760 (2024)
Projected traffic1,140 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 Star Landing Road over Lake Cormorant Bayou built?

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

What condition is Star Landing Road over Lake Cormorant Bayou 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Star Landing Road over Lake Cormorant Bayou carry?

About 760 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Star Landing Road over Lake Cormorant Bayou?

The structure is 200 ft (60.9 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Star Landing Road over Lake Cormorant Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.