US Bridges

E. Lake Cypress DR over Lake

Fair

Hancock County, Mississippi · Sec 36 T 5S R15W · Structure no. SA230000000A010

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
93 ft
300 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E. Lake Cypress DR over Lake is a concrete channel beam carrying E. Lake Cypress DR over Lake in Hancock County, Mississippi. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 225 by 2041. The structure is 93 ft (28.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesE. Lake Cypress DR
CrossesLake
LocationSec 36 T 5S R15W
RouteCounty Highway 1695
Coordinates30.56595, -89.45136
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating42.9 US tons
Inventory rating33.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans300
Design loadHL 93
Structure length93 ft (28.2 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 traffic150 (2021)
Projected traffic225 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure20
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 E. Lake Cypress DR over Lake built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is E. Lake Cypress DR over 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does E. Lake Cypress DR over Lake carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is E. Lake Cypress DR over Lake?

The structure is 93 ft (28.2 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns E. Lake Cypress DR over Lake?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.